Practice question
Question
Which element exhibits the most negative electron gain enthalpy?
Explanation
Electron gain enthalpy becomes more negative across a period and less negative down a group. Among O, S, F, and Cl, Cl (group 17, period 3) has the most negative value due to its high effective nuclear charge and smaller size than S.
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