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what is the relationship between electron affinity and atomic radius? why do you think this relationship occurs?

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Electron affinity increases from left to right within a period. This is caused by the decrease in atomic radius. Electron affinity decreases from top to bottom within a group. This is caused by the increase in atomic radius.
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