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Noble gases have __________ electron affinity.

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high
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low
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zero
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very low
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Solution

The correct option is C zero
Most elements want to have a complete electron shell with 8 electrons in the outtermost shel except 1st period. Since the Noble gases already have that perfect configuration so they have 0 affinity to electron.

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