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physical property > electron affinity

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electron affinity  

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  • The electron affinity (Eₑₐ) of an atom or molecule is defined as the amount of energy released when an electron attaches to a neutral atom or molecule in the gaseous state to form an anion. X(g) + e⁻ → X⁻(g) + energy. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron_affinity)

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