An element belonging to the halogen family would be expected to have a ________ ionization energy and a ________ electron affinity.
A)large;large
B)large;small
C)small;small
D)small;large
E)none of the above

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Halogens have a high ionization energy because they are one electron away from having a full valence shell, making them reluctant to lose an electron. They also have a large electron affinity because they readily gain an electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration.

An Element Belonging to the Halogen Family Would Be Expected