Choose the best response for the following: The ionization energy for the chlorine atom is equal in magnitude to the electron affinity for a. the Cl atom. b. the Cl $^{-}$ ion. c. the Cl $^{+}$ ion. d. the F atom. e. none of these. Explain each choice. Justify your choice, and for the choices you did not select, explain what is incorrect about them.

          Choose the best response for the following: The ionization energy for the chlorine atom is equal in magnitude to the electron affinity for
a. the Cl atom.
b. the Cl $^{-}$ ion.
c. the Cl $^{+}$ ion.
d. the F atom.
e. none of these.
Explain each choice. Justify your choice, and for the choices you did not select, explain what is incorrect about them.

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Choose the best response for the following: The ionization energy for the chlorine atom is equal in magnitude to the electron affinity for a. the Cl atom. b. the Cl $^{-}$ ion. c. the Cl $^{+}$ ion. d. the F atom. e. none of these. Explain each choice. Justify your choice, and for the choices you did not select, explain what is incorrect about them.