Answer
Electron affinity decreases down the group. This is due to the decreasing electronegativity down the group.
Work Step by Step
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Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)
by Reger, Daniel L.; Goode, Scott R.; Ball, David W.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
0534420125
ISBN 13:
978-0-53442-012-3
Chapter 8 - The Periodic Table: Structure and Trends - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 320: 8.18
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