Of the two elements given in each of the following cases, choose the element having a more negative electron gain enthalpy. Explain. N andO

Of the two elements given in each of the following cases, choose the e

1.	Of the two elements given in each of the following cases, choose the element having a more negative electron gain enthalpy. Explain. N andO
Answer» Solution :Elements with higher positive value of electron affinity have a more negative value of electron GAIN enthalpy. As NITROGEN has a half filled p-subshell so electron affinity of OXYGEN (O) SHALL be higher.