Which of the following is a favourable factor for cation formation?

Question

Which of the following is a favourable factor for cation formation? (A) High electronegativity (B) High electron affinity (C) Low ionisation potential (D) Smaller atomic size

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

The tendency to lose electron is higher with elements having lower ionisation potential.

Q. Which of the following is a favourable factor for cation formation?

High electronegativity

High electron affinity

Low ionisation potential

Smaller atomic size

The tendency to lose electron is higher with elements having lower ionisation potential.