Question

Atomic number of an element is $16$. It has tendency to :

• A. accept electron
• B. loose electron
• C. both gain and loose
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A accept electron

Electron affinity is defined as the change in energy (in kJ/mole) of a neutral atom (in the gaseous phase) when an electron is added to the atom to form a negative ion. In other words, the neutral atom's likelihood of gaining an electron.