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Question
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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