Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Periodic Trends And Properties of The Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

The true statement about electronegativity and electron affinity is

A
Both represents the same quantity
B
Electron affinity is a characteristic of single atom while electronegativity is the characteristic of bounded atom
C
Electron affinity is always lesser than electronegativity
D
Both of them release or absorb energies during the process

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B

Electron affinity is the thermodynamic quantity relating to energy and is the relative quantity respect to other bonded atom.

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