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Why are the electron affinities of alkaline earth metals positive? `M_((g))+e^(-) to M^(-)`_((g)) DeltaH =+ ("Electron affinity") |
Answer» All the electrons present in alkaline earth metals are paired. Therefore to add one extre electron to these atoms, work has to be done against the force of repulsion. Hence, electron affinity of an alkaline earth metal is a positive. |
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