Answer to Question #259263 in General Chemistry for Chrissy

Question

Which equation represents electron affinity and why?

A. C(g) + e⁻ → C⁻ (g)

B. Na+ (aq) + e⁻→ Na(s)

C. 1/2 Cl2 (g) + e⁻ → Cl ⁻ (g)

D. B(g) + e⁻ → B⁺ (g) + 2e

Answer 1

B. Na+ (aq) + e⁻→ Na(s)