How Does Electron Affinity Relate to Energy Release in Gaseous Atoms?

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shanewatson

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Oct 27, 2012

What is electron affinity??

Q: Why energy is released when an electron is added to a gaseous atom?
What is electron affinity? Please explain it with reference to release of energy?

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Borek

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Oct 27, 2012

Have you at least tried to check the definition?

How Does Electron Affinity Relate to Energy Release in Gaseous Atoms?

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