Rank the following elements by electron affinity, from most positive to most negative EA value.
Rank from most positive to most negative. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them.
argon,sodium,iodine,oxygen,phosphorus
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Electron affinity is the ability or likelihood of an atom to attract an electron to itself.
Sodium>>>>Oxygen>>>Phosphorous>>Iodine>Argon
Electron affinity is indirectly proportional to # of valence e-
Sodium>>>>Oxygen>>>Phosphorous>>Iodine>Argon
Electron affinity is indirectly proportional to # of valence e-