Question #dd5e2 Chemistry The Periodic Table Periodic Trends in Electron Affinity 1 Answer P dilip_k Apr 23, 2016 N Explanation: Considering Ground state Electronic configuration #C=1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^1 2p_y^1 2p_z^0-># 2unpaired electron #N=1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^1 2p_y^1 2p_z^1-># 3unpaired electron #O=1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^2 2p_y^1 2p_z^1->#2unpaired electron #F=1s^2 2s^2 2p_x^2 2p_y^2 2p_z^1->#1unpaired electron Answer link Related questions What units is electron affinity measured in? How are electron affinity and ionization energy related? How does electron affinity affect reactivity? What does electron affinity determine? How can electron affinity be negative? What is electron affinity? Why is the electron affinity for nitrogen positive? Question #16078 Which following pairs of atoms, have a lower electron affinity? a) Ca,K b) I,F c) Li, Ra. I... Why does electron affinity decrease with increase in size, and why does it increase with... See all questions in Periodic Trends in Electron Affinity Impact of this question 2450 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License