Which family on the periodic table has the lowest/highest ionization energy?

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Which family on the periodic table has the lowest/highest ionization energy?

Chemistry question, i'm having difficulty figuring it out...

2007-03-26 18:13:00 · 2 answers · asked by ehriikah 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The lowest is the alkali family
The highest the noble or inert gases at the extreme right , column beginning with helium He. These elements are very stable and held their electrons the most strongly

2007-03-26 18:52:52 · answer #1 · answered by maussy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

lowest ionization energy is possesed by the 1st -A group or alkali metals
and the higest ionization energy is possesed by the zero group elements or inert gases.

2007-03-26 18:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by shiva M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋