Question

Consider the addition of an electron to the following atoms from the fifth period. Rank the atoms in order from the most negative to the least negative electron affinity values based on their electron configurations.

Atom or ion Electron configuration
I [Kr]4d105s25p5
Sn [Kr]4d105s25p2
Xe [Kr]4d105s25p6
Rank the electron affinity from most negative to least negative. To rank items as equivalent, overlap them.

Answer 1

I>Sn>Xe

Step-by-step explanation:

Electron affinity refers to the ability of an atom to accept electron(s) and form a negative ion.

We know that electron affinity is a periodic trend that increases across the period but decreases down the group.

Hence the, electron affinity of iodine is far higher than that of tin. However, xenon is a noble gas and does not accept electrons. Hence, it has an electron affinity of 0 KJ/mol.