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The likelihood of a neutral atom gaining an electron is known as:

  1. A
    electronegativity
  2. B
    electro attraction
  3. C
    electron affinity
  4. D
    electro positivity

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Electron affinity is defined as the amount of energy released when an electron is added to an isolated, neutral gaseous atom to form a negative ion. It represents the likelihood or tendency of a neutral atom to acquire an electron.

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The likelihood of a neutral atom gaining an electron is known as:
A
electronegativity
B
electro attraction
C
electron affinity
D
electro positivity

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