Why do the halogen atoms have the greatest electron affinity?
1 Answer
Sep 8, 2017
Why? Because these atoms have the greatest nucular charge for a given Period.....retaining an incomplete valence electronic shell.
Explanation:
We assess the reaction....
Halogen have the greatest nuclear charge, and in addition such reduction COMPLETES their valence shell to give a stable 8-electron configuration. Negative vales for