Question

Why the value of 2nd electron affinity is positive whereas the first electron affinity is always negative?

Answer 1

When an neutral atom takes electron it gives out energy so first electron affinity is negative.
But when we try to add an electron in a uni negative ion it repels the coming electron due to more no of electrons than protons, thus second electron affinity is always negative.

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Answer 2

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