Answer to Question #94117 in Inorganic Chemistry for Joshua

Question

The electron affinity decreases down the group why?

Answer 1

Electron affinity decreases down the groups and from right to left across the periods on the periodic table because the electrons are placed in a higher energy level far from the nucleus, thus a decrease from its pull.

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