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An element that has a low first ionization energy and good conductivity of heat and electricity is classified as a
(1) metal (3) nonmetal
(2) metalloid (4) noble gas


Sagot :

(1) Metal

All metals ionize easily, ex. Sodium forms Na+ easily as it has a very low first ionization energy, and all metals easily conduct electricity as they are very good at ionization and can thus move electrons from one atom to another.