Multiple choice

Which of the following wii help in the formation of anion?

  1. Low ionization energy

  2. Lower charge on the ion

  3. Larger atomic size

  4. High electronegativity and electron affinity
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Explanation

These measure the tendency of an atom to accept electrons. The atoms with high electronegativity and electron affinity readily form anion and hence ionic compounds.

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