Consider the position of barium , sulfur, silicone, and calcium on the periodic table the atoms of which element requires the least amount of energy to give up an electron when forming chemical bonds?

Ageochemist examines a piece of metal that he found in the soil. he performs tests to identify the metal from its density, electrical conductivity, and melting point. which statement best describes his investigation? a. he is determining physical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal.b. he is determining chemical properties that are sufficient to identify the metal.c. he is determining physical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.d. he is determining chemical properties that are insufficient to identify the metal.