What is electron affinity? Write five affecting factors.
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Explanation:
Smaller the size of an atom, greater is its electron affinity. As the size of atom increases, the effective nuclear charge decreases or the nuclear attraction for adding electron decreases. Consequently, atom will have less tendency to attract additional electron towards itself.
Answer:
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
FACTORS :
Smaller the size of an atom, greater is its electron affinity. As the size of atom increases, the effective nuclear charge decreases or the nuclear attraction for adding electron decreases. Consequently, atom will have less tendency to attract additional electron towards itself.
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