Which do you predict to have the greater electron affinity, Na or Na+ ? And why?

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Crazy Lazy Cat · Answer 1 · 2023-11-07T18:00:37+0000

Na is the most stable state of the atom. Therefore Na+ will have a greater electron affinity because it wants to bring its charge back to the neutral Na. Na^+ + e- = Na

Which do you predict to have the greater electron affinity, Na or Na+ ? And why?

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