Chemistry Classification of Elements and Periodicity Electron Affinity Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Electron affinity is the

A
Energy absorbed when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state
B
Energy released when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state
C
Energy required to take out an electron from an isolated gaseous atom
D
Power of an atom to attract an electron to itself

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B

Energy released when an electron is added to an isolated atom in gaseous state.

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