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Periodic Properties - Electron Affinity

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  • Definition: Electron Affinity
  • Key Points: Electron Affinity
CISCE: Class 10

Definition: Electron Affinity

The amount of energy released while converting a neutral gaseous isolated atom into a negatively charged gaseous ion (anion) by the addition of electron is called Electron Affinity (E.A.)

CISCE: Class 10

Key Points: Electron Affinity

  • Smaller atoms and higher nuclear charge → higher (more negative) electron affinity due to stronger attraction for electrons.
  • Over time, E.A. becomes more negative (increases), with the largest increase for halogens (Group 17).
  • Down a group, E.A. becomes less negative (decreases) due to increased atomic size and electron repulsion.
  • Exceptions: Fluorine < Chlorine and Oxygen < Sulphur in E.A. due to strong electron repulsions in very small atoms.
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