MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #912

A student confuses electron affinity with ionization energy. Which key difference resolves this confusion?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #912

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student confuses electron affinity with ionization energy. Which key difference resolves this confusion?

    • A) Ionization energy measures energy required to remove an electron
    • B) Electron affinity is always exothermic
    • C) Ionization energy decreases across a period
    • D) Electron affinity increases with atomic size

    Answer: Ionization energy measures energy required to remove an electron

    Explanation: Ionization energy involves electron removal; electron affinity involves electron addition. Option B is partially incorrect for some elements.