Multiple choice

The element which has zero electron affinity in the third period is

When an electron is added to a neutral atom in the gaseous state, certain amount of energy is released. During this process, this energy is called electron affinity of that particular atom.

 X + e-----> X -

For explanation to this question, first electronic configurations of all these elements have to be taken into consideration.

  1. 13Al26

  2. 15P30

  3. 18Ar39

  4. 14Si28

  5. 16S32

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Electronic configuration = 1s22s22p63s23p6   Electron affinity value = 0 The outermost shell is completely filled, therefore the electron affinity value is zero.