Question

Differentiate between electron affinity and electronegativity.( Definition+some other point)

Answer 1

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1.Electronegativity is the ability of molecule to attract an electron to form a covalent bond. It deals with atoms in a molecule and their tendency to attract electrons.

Electron affinity is the amount of energy released when an electron is gained by some atom. It deals with a single atom.

2. Electronegativity cannot be measured but Electron affinity is a fixed and measurable value.

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