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Why do halogens have a high electron affinity?
because they need only one element to make noble gas structure.
What group of elements give off the most energy when they gain an electrons?
Group 8A, the noble gases because they have high electron affinity.
Does high value of electron affinity for an atom means that it will gain electron easily?
Yes, that is part of the definition of electron affinity.
Definition of electron affinity?
The energy change that occurs when an electron is added to a neutral atom. This is usually exothermic. Noble Gases are excluded from this. Equation: X(element)+e-(electron)---------> X-1+ energy
Elements that typically attract electrons are what?
include the halogens are nonmetals
Why do halogens have a high electron affinity?
because they need only one element to make noble gas structure.
Why are halogens typically involved in ionic bonding?
halogens have high electron affinity, form ions easily, hence are involved in ionic bonding with suitable cations.
What elements has the largest electron affinity?
AnswerElectron affinity is the energy released when we add an electron to the outermost orbit of the atom. Halogens are the higher in electron affinity, and chlorine has the higher electron affinity than rest of the halogens. The irregularity in the electron affinity trend between Cl and F is due to the small size of the F atom. Although F definitely has a higher attraction for an electron than Cl (as evidenced by its high electro negativity value), the small size of the F atom means that adding an electron creates significant repulsion. Since electron affinity is an energy measurement, the total energy associated with electron affinity winds up being the energy that is released by the electron binding to the nucleus, minus the energy involved in overcoming the electrical repulsion in the outer shell.This makes the fluoride anion so formed unstable due to a very high charge/mass ratio. Also, fluorine has no d electrons which limits its atomic size. As a result, fluorine has an electron affinity less than that of chlorine.
Does chlorine have a high electron affinity or a low ionization energy?
It has High electron affinity.
What group of elements give off the most energy when they gain an electrons?
Group 8A, the noble gases because they have high electron affinity.
Does high value of electron affinity for an atom means that it will gain electron easily?
Yes, that is part of the definition of electron affinity.
Definition of electron affinity?
The energy change that occurs when an electron is added to a neutral atom. This is usually exothermic. Noble Gases are excluded from this. Equation: X(element)+e-(electron)---------> X-1+ energy
Elements that typically attract electrons are what?
include the halogens are nonmetals
Does Sr have a high electron affinity or a low electron affinity?
Strontium, Sr, doesn't accept electrons, so it has low electron affinity. Sr will liberate electrons, so it has low ionization energy.
The elements to the left side of the periodic table in groups vIa and vIIa have a high or low electron affinity?
they posses a high electron affinity due to certain charges gained in the orbital
What negative ions have a high electron affinity?
None, it has a stable structure
What is electron gen enthalpy?
Electron Gain Enthalpy is the amount of Energy released when an isolated gaseous atom accepts an electron to become a monovalent gaseous anion.For Example:Atom(gas) +Electron ---->Anion(gas) +Energy(Electron Gain Enthalpy)
