Which of the following statements is true?
A) The electronegativity of an atom is defined as electron affinity of the atom.
B) The electronegativity of an atom depends only on the value of the ionization energy of the atom.
C) Atoms with high ionization energies and high electron affinities have low electronegativities.
D) Atoms with low ionization energies and low electron affinities have low electronegativities.
E) Atoms with low ionization energies and low electron affinities have high electronegativities.

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons. Atoms with low ionization energies do not hold onto their electrons tightly, and atoms with low electron affinities do not attract additional electrons strongly, both of which contribute to low electronegativity.

Which of the Following Statements Is True