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In general, electron affinity decreases when moving down a group. This is due to

A decrease in atomic size
B. increase in number of electrons
C. increase in nuclear charge
D. increase in atomic size​

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Electron affinity generally decreases down a group of elements because each atom is larger than the atom above it

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