Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which element has the highest electron affinity among the halogens?
AFluorine
BChlorine
CBromine
DIodine
✓ Correct Answer: B — Chlorine
Chlorine has a higher electron affinity than Fluorine because Fluorine's small size leads to inter-electronic repulsion.
Share this question
More from Chemistry
- Which of the following is produced along with water in a neutralization reaction?
- The strength of an acid depends on the concentration of:
- Which of the following is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors?
- Balance the following: aFe + bCl2 -> cFeCl3. What are the coefficients?
- Which isotope of carbon is used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of fossils?