General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 8 - Electron Configurations and Periodicity - Questions and Problems - Page 329: 8.13

Answer

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We know that group VIIA halogens is the main group with the most negative electron affinities. This group elements need one electron to complete their octet which they gain from other elements.
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