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 is generally correct.

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Elements with high first ionization energies and very negative electron affinities tend to gain electrons to form anions, as they do not easily lose electrons and have a strong tendency to attract additional electrons.

Elements with _______________ First Ionization Energies and ___________ Electron Affinities

Elements with _____ First Ionization Energies and _ Electron Affinities