Why Is the Electron Affinity So Positive for the Noble

question 92

Multiple Choice

Why is the electron affinity so positive for the noble gas elements?

• A)The added electron would have to go into a new shell.
• B)The added electron would have to be added into the half-filled p subshell.
• C)The added electron would have to be added into the p subshell.
• D)The noble gas elements are diatomic elements.
• E)Electrons can't be added to gases.

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