Periodic properties

The ionization potentials of atoms A and B are 400 and 300 kcal/mol respectively. The electron affinities of these atoms are 80 and 85 kcal/mol respectively. Which of the atoms is more electronegative?

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Swarna Kamal Dhyawala ·

yeah i also think answer is A

  • Swarna Kamal Dhyawala @Sreya- The energy required for losing electons is called ionization potential ...so more energy will be required for an electonegative atom, to lose electon similarly u can see for electron affinity
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Hardik Sheth ·

i think its a..

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Shreya Sharma ·

How?

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