What is ionization energy?
The amount of energy it takes to remove an electron from an atom
Which requires more ionization energy, Zn or Zr?
Zn
Why is ionic stronger than covalent bonds?
attraction
Why isn't covalent stronger than ionic bonds?
no attraction.
Why does ionization energy increase upwards on the periodic table?
If an element has a lower atomic number, it has fewer shells, so the electrons are closer to the nucleus, which means that the electrons are harder to remove from the atom.
what do electrons do in a metal bond?
share the electron cloud.
Why do elements on the right of the periodic table require more ionization energy?
Elements on the right of the periodic table, have more valence electrons so they require a larger amount of energy to remove all the electrons
What are qualities of substances that are bonded by ionic bonds?
They are hard, brittle, and have high melting points.
Which has more ionization energy, F or Ne?
Ne