Electron Affinity Flashcards
1
Q
What is this
A
It is the energy change which occurs when an atom in gassous phase accepts an electron
2
Q
What is relased duing this process
A
Energy
3
Q
What happens to it across a period
A
Its increases across a period
4
Q
Why does it increase across a period
A
The tendancy to take up an electron increases from metals to non-metals across
the periodic table
