Why Is the Electron Affinity Slightly Positive for Some of the Group

question 69

Multiple Choice

Why is the electron affinity slightly positive for some of the group 2 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 groups 2 elements are diatomic elements.
• E)Electrons can't be added to metals.

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