What is the nature of electron gain enthalpy and ionisation enthalpy in noble gases and noble metals?
Asked by sudipt.kumar | 3rd Oct, 2010, 10:31: AM
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When an atom gains an electron it releases energy which is called electron gain enthalpy or electron affinity. It's value is negative.
Noble gases/metals have stable electronic configuration. Therefore they have no tendency to accept the electron and therefore, have large positive value of electron gain enthalpy.
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Noble gases/metals have stable electronic configuration. Therefore they have no tendency to accept the electron and therefore, have large positive value of electron gain enthalpy.
We hope that clarifies your query.
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NOTE: Please ask one question at a time.
Answered by | 3rd Oct, 2010, 01:10: PM
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