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Why is the elecron affinity of ns1>np1?For example why is EA of lithium greater than the EA of boron

Why is the elecron affinity of ns1>np1?For example why is EA of lithium greater than the EA of boron

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Sharka
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6 years ago
Enter your answer here...EA of lithium is greater because it has ns1 configuration and it is closer to the nucleus and has higher screening constant than ns2 which is comparatively far from nucleus.

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