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5. Predict which element would have a higher electron affinity: silicon or arsenic. Support your prediction with an explanation.

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Answer:

Silicone

Step-by-step explanation:

According to periodic trends, electron affinity increases as you go right and decreases as you go down. Silicone is above arsenic so I would expect it to have a higher electron affinity.

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