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प्रश्न
What is electron affinity?
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उत्तर
Electron affinity is the energy released when an electron is added to an isolated gaseous atom to form the negative ion (anion).
Unit: Its units are electron volt (eV).
Its SI units are Kilojoules per mole (KJmol-1).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The energy released when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous isolated atom to form a negatively charged iron.
Define the term ‘electron affinity’.
Electron affinity values generally _______ across the periods left to right and ______ down the group top to bottom.
Explain the following:
The reducing power of element increases down in the group while decreases in a period.
Which has higher E.A. fluorine or Neon?
Why is the electron affinity of fluorine less than chlorine?
A, B, C are three elements in which B is an inert gas other than helium.With this information complete the following table.
| Element | Atomic number | No. of electrons in the valence shell | Group to which the element belongs |
| A | Z - 1 | ||
| B | Z | ||
| C | Z + 1 |
Also, explain the following : Electron affinity of B is Zero.
Fill in the blank
The nature of oxide Al2O3 is ____
Arrange the following in increasing order of property indicated
F, Cl, Br, I (electron affinity)
In a period, increase in electron affinity increases ______.
