Which one of the following statements about electronegativity is correct?

• A. Atoms with high atomic masses usually have high electronegativities.
• B. An atom with high electronegativity will have high ionization energy and high electron affinity.
• C. A highly electronegative atom will have low ionization energy and high electron affinity.
• D. The only factor that affects the electronegativity of an atom is its ionization energy.
• E. Electronegativity of an atom increases with its atomic radius.