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Which element has the lowest ionization energy?
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argon (Ar)
bromine (Br)
cesium (Cs)
nickel (Ni)
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Cesium (Cs).
Reason: Ionization energy decreases down a group and is lowest for alkali metals. Cs is a heavy Group 1 element with a large atomic radius and weak attraction on its valence electron, so it has the smallest ionization energy.
Reason: Ionization energy decreases down a group and is lowest for alkali metals. Cs is a heavy Group 1 element with a large atomic radius and weak attraction on its valence electron, so it has the smallest ionization energy.
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