Would someone please explain in detail the relationship between the two? I understand that atomic radius is related to ionisation energy but I can’t see how atomic radius may be related to electronegativity.
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Electronegativity and ionization enthalpy are directly correlated. An atom with a greater electronegativity — that is, a greater tendency to hold onto valence electrons — will require more energy to pull the most loosely-bound electron away.
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