Ionisation of energy of F− is 320kJ mol−1. The electron gain enthalpy of fluorine would be
A
−320kJ mol−1
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B
−160kJ mol−1
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C
+320kJ mol−1
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D
160kJ mol−1
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Solution
The correct option is A−320kJ mol−1 F−→F+e;ΔH=320kJ or F+e→F−;ΔH=−320kJ The second process is the reverse of first process. Hence the enthalpy of the second process is the negative of the first process.