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(a) Define the term ‘electron affinity’.(b) Arrange the elements of second period in increasing order of their electron affinity. Name the elements which do not follow the trend in this period. |
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Answer» (a) Electron affinity is the energy released when a neutral gaseous atom acquires an electron to form an anion. (b) Second period: Lithium<Boron<Carbon<Oxygen<Fluorine Neon, Nitrogen and Beryllium do not follow the trend. |
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