Read the given expression. X = atomic number - number of core electrons
Which of the following explains the identity of X and its trends down a group?

Click the button that shows the correct relationship of the electron affinities of the elements sodium and phosphorus. sodium’s electron affinity value is more negative than the electron affinity value of phosphorus. phosphorus’ electron affinity value is more negative than the electron affinity value of sodium. this information cannot be determined using the periodic table. answer is b on e2020.