Chemistry, asked by rajpoorna, 1 year ago

when is electron gain enthalpy negative and positive.
pls explain clearly.

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Answered by choudhurikuntal1969
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hi

Positive electron gain enthalpy means that energy needs to be supplied so that the electron can enter the atom. But if the electron gain enthalpy is negative then it means that energy is released by the atom while taking in the electron.

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rajpoorna: thanks
rajpoorna: so for metals it will be positive??
choudhurikuntal1969: yes
choudhurikuntal1969: and thank you so much
rajpoorna: np
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