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

Question

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

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Low ionisation potential indicates that element can easily lose electron to form cation.

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

Low ionisation potential

High electron affinity

High electronegativity

Small atomic size

Low ionisation potential indicates that element can easily lose electron to form cation.