Question

Part A) For the elements with the electron affinities given in the table in the introduction, which element is most likely to accept an electron?

P

O

Be

Element	Electron affinity (kJ/mol)
P (phosphorus)	−72
O (oxygen)	−141
Be (beryllium)	>0

Part B) Rank the following elements by electron affinity, from most positive to most negative EA value.

Rank from most positive to most negative. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them.

potassium

helium

tellurium

bismuth

chlorine