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Multiple Choice
The affinity of an atom for an electron is also known as which of the following?
A
Electron affinity
B
Electronegativity
C
Atomic radius
D
Ionization energy
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Understand the definitions of the given terms: Electron affinity, Electronegativity, Atomic radius, and Ionization energy.
Electron affinity refers to the amount of energy released or absorbed when an atom gains an electron, indicating the atom's affinity for an electron.
Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons in a chemical bond, not specifically the energy change when gaining an electron.
Atomic radius is the measure of the size of an atom, which is unrelated to the energy changes involved in gaining or losing electrons.
Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom, which is the opposite process of gaining an electron.