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Which element in Group 6A has the highest electron affinity? Select one: a. O b. S...

Which element in Group 6A has the highest electron affinity? Select one: a. O b. S c. Se d. Te e. Po

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Electron affinity is the amount of heat released when electron is added to the atom. And down the group electron affinity decrease. As the principal quantum no increse affintiy for electron decrease .

So highest electron affinity will be for oxygen. Ie it will release highest energy when electron is added.

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S has more negative electron affinity
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