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प्रश्न
What is electron affinity?
उत्तर
Electron affinity is the energy released when an electron is added to an isolated gaseous atom to form the negative ion (anion).
Unit: Its units are electron volt (eV).
Its SI units are Kilojoules per mole (KJmol-1).
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The energy released when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous isolated atom to form a negatively charged iron.
Explain the following:
Halogens have a high electron affinity.
Explain the following:
The reducing power of element increases down in the group while decreases in a period.
Arrange the elements of group 17 and group 1 according to the given conditions.
Increasing electron affinity
A, B, C are three elements in which B is an inert gas other than helium.With this information complete the following table.
| Element | Atomic number | No. of electrons in the valence shell | Group to which the element belongs |
| A | Z - 1 | ||
| B | Z | ||
| C | Z + 1 |
Also, explain the following : Electron affinity of element A is more than that that of element C.
A, B, C are three elements in which B is an inert gas other than helium.With this information complete the following table.
| Element | Atomic number | No. of electrons in the valence shell | Group to which the element belongs |
| A | Z - 1 | ||
| B | Z | ||
| C | Z + 1 |
Also, explain the following : Electron affinity of B is Zero.
State whether the following statement is true or false
Al2O3 is an amphoteric oxide.
Explain
Halogens have high electron affinity.
The following questions refer to the Periodic Table.
Which of the elements has the greatest electron affinity among the halogens?
Choose the correct answer:
Among the period 2 elements the one which has high electron affinity is
