Within each pair of elements F & Cl, S & Se, and Li & Na respectively, the elements that release more energy upon an electron gain are:
Correct answer: B. Cl, S and Li
- A. F, S and Li
- B. Cl, S and Li
- C. Cl, Se and Na
- D. F, Se and Na
Explanation
In the periodic table, electron affinity generally increases across a period and decreases down a group. Although fluorine is more electronegative, chlorine actually releases more energy when gaining an electron due to reduced electron repulsion compared to fluorine. Sulfur, being in the same group but a period above selenium, releases more energy due to its smaller atomic size. Similarly, lithium, being in the same group but a period above sodium, releases more energy when gaining an electron because of its smaller atomic size, leading to a stronger attraction to the newly added electron. Thus, the correct answer is Cl, S, and Li.
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