Elements with ________________ first ionization energies and ___________ electron affinities generally form cations.
A) low, very negative
B) high, positive or slightly negative
C) low, positive or slightly negative
D) high, very negative
E) None of the above is generally correct.

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Elements with low first ionization energies can easily lose electrons to form cations, and those with positive or slightly negative electron affinities do not strongly attract additional electrons, making them more likely to form cations.

Elements with ________________ First Ionization Energies and ___________ Electron Affinities

Elements with ______ First Ionization Energies and _ Electron Affinities