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what is electron affinity?

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Answered by totaldreamer12361
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In chemistry and atomic physics, theelectron affinity of an atom or molecule is defined as the amount of energy released or spent when anelectron is added to a neutral atom or molecule in the gaseous state to form a negative ion.

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Answered by Sheshu29
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Electron affinity is defined as the change in energy (in kJ/mole) of a neutral atom (in the gaseous phase) when an electron is added to the atom to form a negative ion. In other words, the neutral atom's likelihood of gaining an electron.
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