Question

Elements that readily gain electrons tend to have a

a) high ionization energy and low electronegativity
b) low ionization energy and low electronegativity
c) high ionization energy and high electronegativity
d)l ow ionization energy and high electronegativity

Answer 1

C. high ionization energy and high electronegativity

Step-by-step explanation:

When an electron is gained or lost from an atom or a molecule, an ion is formed. When a molecule or atom gains electrons, anions (which are negatively charged ions) are formed.