Which one of these two elements is more likely to lose an electron than the other? Why?
[Ne]3s1 [Kr]5s2, 4d10, 5p5
Think: What is the trend in Ionizing Energy, Electron affinity and Atomic Radius? Atoms with stronger ionizing energy do WHAT to weak little punks like Lithium? A bigger Atomic Radius means it's easier to do what to an atom? Where is the Atomic Radius the largest?
Select one of the following: