Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 2 - Exercises - Page 99g: 126

Answer

The $O^{-}$ ion

Work Step by Step

The \( \mathrm{O}^{-} \) ion has a more negative electron affinity compared to the oxygen atom. This is because the \( \mathrm{O}^{-} \) ion has already gained an extra electron, leading to increased electron-electron repulsion and a more negative electron affinity.
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