Which has a higher electron affinity in a period, fluorine or neon?
1 Answer
Oct 23, 2015
Florine
Explanation:
Look at a chart of electro-negativity. Florine is the most electro-negative element, thus giving it the highest affinity to electrons.
Generally speaking, electronegativity increases from left to right across the periods and decreases from top to bottom down the groups.
