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The most negative electron affinity is most likely associated with which type of atoms?

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I tried Large nonmetal atoms but that wasn't the correct answer.

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Electron affinity is the change in energy of an atom with a neutral charge when an electron is added to form an anion. A more negative electron affinity corresponds to a greater attraction for an electron. Electron affinity become less negative down a group and from left to right in the periodic table.The correct answer would be the large nonmetal atoms. Large nonmetals have a higher electron affinity than metals, meaning they are more likely to gain electrons than atoms with a lower electron affinity.

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