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  4. Statement 1: Sulphur atom has higher electron affinity than oxygen. Statement 2: Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur, that's why can hold electron better.

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Q. Statement 1 : Sulphur atom has higher electron affinity than oxygen.
Statement 2 : Oxygen is more electronegative than sulphur, that's why can hold electron better.

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Solution:

Sulphur valence shell is less dense than oxygen.