Which statements concerning potassium and bromine are true?

A) Bromine has a smaller atomic radius and smaller first ionization energy.

B) Bromine has a larger atomic radius and larger first ionization energy.

C) Bromine has a larger first ionization energy and a greater electronegativity.

D) Potassium has a smaller atomic radius and less electronegativity.

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Adalynn Pham

24 June, 01:04

Which statements concerning potassium and bromine are true?

A) Bromine has a smaller atomic radius and smaller first ionization energy.

B) Bromine has a larger atomic radius and larger first ionization energy.

C) Bromine has a larger first ionization energy and a greater electronegativity.

D) Potassium has a smaller atomic radius and less electronegativity.

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Arely Scott · Answer 1

the correct answers is c

Explanation:

The electronegativity of bromine is 2.96 and that of potassium is less than 1, and its first ionization energy is 1139.9 kj / mol, while that of potassium is approximately 400.