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Problem 39c
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Section: Problems by Topic
Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements
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Given information
The given elements are carbon and nitrogen.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Electron affinity is defined as the change in energy of a neutral atom in a gaseous phase to form a negative ion when an electron is added to the atom. Electron affinities generally become more negative from left to right across a period and when we go down a group, electron affinity should become more positive.
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