Electron Affinity

Question 1

definition

Answer 1

Electron affinity is defined as the change in energy (in kJ/mole) of a neutral atom (in the gaseous phase) when an electron is added to the atom to form a negative ion. In other words, the neutral atom’s likelihood of gaining an electron

Question 2

the trend going left to right

Answer 2

small to large

Question 3

the trend going top to bottom

Answer 3

large to small