ionization energy

[Arshia Ramesh 1G]

Can someone please explain why elements with high ionization energies are not likely to form cations and conduct electricity?

[405098546]

The reason is because atoms with high ionization levels aren't as likely to give up electrons to make the atom a positively charged cation. Additionally, with more energy required to remove electrons these atoms aren't as compatible with the fluid electron flow of conducting electrical currents.

[ElliotPourdavoud 1A]

As the person above me stated, atoms with higher ionization energy are less likely to lose an electron to become a cation.

[005199302]

Higher ionization energy means more energy is required to remove an electron, so the atom is less likely to form a cation, which requires the removal of an electron.