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Grade 67 grade science

what is electron affinity....................................

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9 Years agoGrade 6
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Profile image of Sridharan N
9 Years ago
It is the ability of a neutral atom to attract electrons towards itself. It is comparatively higher for non metals than metals.Best regards!
Profile image of kumar
9 Years ago
electrons towards itself. It is comparatively higher for non metals than metals.Best regards to gain the electronss...
Profile image of AJITH
9 Years ago
the ability if a neutral atom to attrct electrons towards itself it is comparatively higher  for non metals than metals
Profile image of DIWAKAR PANDEY
8 Years ago
Energy released or absorbed in entering an electron into outermost shell of an atom. It is called electron affinity.