Question

what is electron affinity​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The electron affinity of an atom or molecule is defined as the amount of energy released when an electron is attached to a neutral atom or molecule in the gaseous state to form a negative ion

Answer 2

Answer:

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The amount of energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom to form an anion. The electron affinity is the potential energy change of the atom when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom to form a negative ion.