Why is electron affinity of chlorine greater than that of fluorine?

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Tweber · Answer 1 · 2017-07-01T03:12:57+0000

Fluorine has a lesser electron affinity because it is an extremely small atom resulting to a electron density that is very high. Therefore, adding more electrons is not that favorable when compared to chlorine where the electron density is lower.

Why is electron affinity of chlorine greater than that of fluorine?

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