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Fluorine has lower electron affinity than chlorine, why?

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Answered by theophilussam11
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Explanation:

Fluorine, which is higher up the group then chlorine, has a lower electron affinity. This is because the electrons in the outermost shell of a fluorine atom are closer together. ... Energy is required to keep the gained electron in the shell, causing fluorine to have a smaller electron affinity than chlorine.

Answered by ngandapeter5
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Explanation:

chlorine holds its electrons firmly bcoz of stronger nuclear force attraction than flourine

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