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 these choices are correct.

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Elements with high first ionization energies do not easily lose electrons, and those with very negative electron affinities readily gain electrons, making them likely to form anions.

Elements with __________ First Ionization Energies and __________ Electron Affinities

Elements with First Ionization Energies and Electron Affinities