114k views
2 votes
Why is the first ionization energy of a nonmetal much higher than that of an alkali metal in its same period? Provide an answer using 3 – 4 sentences in your own words.

1 Answer

1 vote
The nonmetal will have a higher temp than the other because it will have a higher melting point in which means they won't melt at the same point
User Christophe Keller
by
8.0k points