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

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.

Argon, bismuth, cesium, oxygen, bromine

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Most positive : Argon > cesium > bismuth > bromine > oxygen : Most negative

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Electron affinity is the energy change when one electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom. If energy is released, then electron affinity is negative and if energy is absorbed, then electron affinity is positive.

Higher the electronegativity of element, more energy will be released upon gaining an electron.

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