If the ionisation energy of a compound is 320kJ/mol then what is the electron affinity of the same compound?
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Solution
Ionisation energies are always concerned with the formation of positive ions. Electron affinities are the negative ion equivalent. So if the to remove a electron the compound needs 320kJ/mol of energy, then when the same compound recieves a electron or accepts a electron it would need the same amount of energy.