On the basis of electron configuration explain why: a) Sulphur has a lower electron affinity than chlorine. (2) b) Phosphorous has a higher ionization energy than sulphur.

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1. On the basis of electron configuration
explain why:
a) Sulphur has a lower electron affinity than
chlorine. (2)
b) Phosphorous has a higher ionization
energy than sulphur.

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