Practice Electron Affinity - 5.6.4 | 5. The Periodic Table | ICSE Class 9 Chemistry
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is electron affinity?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an atom gains an electron.

Question 2

Easy

Does electron affinity typically increase or decrease across a period?

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of nuclear charge.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the definition of electron affinity?

💡 Hint: Think about energy changes during the bonding process.

Question 2

Electron affinity tends to ___ as you move across a period.

  • Increase
  • Decrease
  • Stay the same

💡 Hint: Think about the changes in nuclear charge.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an unidentified element in period 3 has a lower electron affinity than chlorine but higher than sulfur, what could this element be?

💡 Hint: Consider the position of this element in relation to chlorine and sulfur.

Question 2

Describe how knowing the electron affinity of an atom can help in predicting the types of bonds it will form.

💡 Hint: Think about groups with higher values of electron affinity.

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