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Electron Affinity
The measure of an atom′s tendency to gain an electron. Thermal energy is released from most atoms when they gain an electron. The higher the electron affinity number, the more likely to gain an electron.
See also:
Atom
,
Electron
.
Subjects:
Chemistry
Physics