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Electron affinity, EAEAEA, is the energy required to add an electron to a neutral gaseous atom and is related to an element's position on the periodic table. Electron affinities can be positive, negative, or zero, as shown in the table

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

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

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Part B

Rank the following elements by electron affinity, from most positive to most negative EAEAEA value.

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

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• sodium
• phosphorus
• tellurium
• krypton
• chlorine

 

Most negative

Most positive

• From Most positive to Most negative. No items in the box.

 

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