Explain Why the Trend in Electron Affinity Increases in General

question 105

Essay

Explain why the trend in electron affinity increases in general as you move from left to right across a period (row) of the periodic table.

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Definitions:

Normal Good

A type of good for which demand increases as the income of the consumer increases.

Popcorn

A type of corn kernel which expands and puffs up when heated, commonly seasoned and served as a snack.

DVDs

Digital Versatile Discs, a type of optical storage media used for storing data, including movies and software.

Luxury Good

A good for which demand increases more than proportionally as income rises, often perceived as status symbols.