Question

1. A potassium atom has a larger atomic radius than a sodium atom. What statement about potassium correctly explains this difference?
A) It has a larger nuclear charge
B) It has a lower electronegativity
C) It has more energy levels occupied by electrons
D) It has a lower ionization energy

2. Which of the following elements has the greatest electron affinity (largest negative value)?
A) Mg
B) Al
C) Si
D) P
E) S

3. The electron affinity of fluorine is essentially equal to
A) The negative of the ionization energy F
B) The ionization energy F-
C) The negative of the ionization energy F-
D) The ionization energy Ne
E) The negative of the ionization energy Ne

Answer 1

The answer for number one is C