Elements with _______________ First Ionization Energies and ___________ Electron Affinities

question 29

Multiple Choice

Elements with _______________ first ionization energies and ___________ electron affinities generally form anions.

• A) low, very negative
• B) high, positive or slightly negative
• C) low, positive or slightly negative
• D) high, very negative
• E) None of the above is generally correct.

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