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In general, atoms that have a high electronegativity have a ____ first ionization energy and a ____ atomic radius.

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Select one:
a. low, small
b. high, large
c. low, large
d. high, small

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Answer:high,small

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

The correct option is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Firstly, let's define the periodicity of these terms and then draw conclusion from there.

Ionization energy is the amount of energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in it's ground state. This property increases across a group in the periodic table.

Electronegativity is the measure of the property/tendency of an atom to attract an electron. This property also increases across a period. Thus, elements that have high electronegativity also have a high ionization energy.

Atomic radius is however the distance between the central nucleus to the outermost electron. This property decreases across the period. Thus, as electronegativity and ionization energy increases, atomic radius decreases.

From the above, it can be deduced that the correct option is d

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