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Vinay

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electron gain enthalpy
« on: March 29, 2009, 08:21:11 AM »
Which of the following will have the most negative electron gain enthalpy and which
the least negative?
P, S, Cl, F. Explain your answer.
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electron gain enthalpy
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Re: electron gain enthalpy
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2011, 08:04:10 PM »
Cl has the highest electron gain enthalpy and least is P
remember- as atomic size decreases electron gain enthalpy becomes more negative.
so P is the biggest atom here and F is the smallest
P has the least negative but Cl has the most negative and not the F
Do you know the reason?   
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