Which Statement Below Regarding Electron Affinity Is FALSE

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement below regarding electron affinity is FALSE?

• A)Electron affinity values are usually negative because the association of an electron with a positive nucleus should produce an ion that is more stable.
• B)Z_eff has no impact on electron affinity values.
• C)Electron affinities become more positive as atomic size increases.
• D)The electron affinities of the noble gases are positive or zero.
• E)Electron pairing in orbitals can have an impact on electron affinity.

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