Q. Electron affinity is the
A) Energy released when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state
B) Energy absorbed when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state
C) Energy required to take out an electron from an isolated gaseous atom
D) Power of an atom to attract an electron to itself
Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Energy released when an electron is added to an isolated atom in the gaseous state.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.