Question

For some elements EA is low or zero beacuse of

A.
Stable electronic configuration

B.
Smaller atomic size

C.
Effective nuclear charge

D.
All

Answer 1

Answer:

D.

Explanation:

The noble gases, alkali metals and alkali earth metals have E.A. close to zero because these groups of elements do not particularly like to become anions. Therefore, Radon has E.A close to zero.

Answer 2

Explanation:

For some elements EA is low or zero because of A stable electronic configuration. B smaller atomic size. C effective nuclear charge.