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sara asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 1 decade ago

non-metals have higher electron affinity the metals.do you think this generalization is always true?why?

i have a big big test on monday so please help?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    This generalization is true. Metals tend to oxidize easily (this requires losing one or more electrons). To do this requires a low electron affinity.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Electron Affinity Of Metals

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