Final answer:
The statement is False. Metals in an ionic compound must have a high ionization energy to lose electrons.
Step-by-step explanation:
The statement is b. False. The metal in an ionic compound must have a very high ionization energy, not a low ionization energy.
An ionic compound is formed when a metal atom loses electrons and becomes a cation, while a nonmetal atom gains electrons and becomes an anion. The resulting compound is held together by strong electrostatic attractive forces between the ions with opposite charges.
Since metals tend to lose electrons and become cations, they must have a high ionization energy to effectively lose those electrons.