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In Period 3 of the Periodic Table, element B is placed to the left of element A. On the basis of this information, choose the correct word from the option to complete the following statement:

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In Period 3 of the Periodic Table, element B is placed to the left of element A. On the basis of this information, choose the correct word from the option to complete the following statement:

The element A would probably have ______ electron affinity than B.

Options

  • lesser

  • higher

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Solution

The element A would probably have higher electron affinity than B.

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