ICSEClass XChemistryPeriodic Table, Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties01 Mark2023 Easy

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An element in period 3, whose electron affinity is zero: [1]

  1. Neon
  2. Sulphur
  3. Sodium
  4. Argon

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Answer

d. Argon

Explanation:

  1. Argon belongs to period 3.
  2. It is an inert element with a complete octet.
  3. Hence, its electron affinity is zero.
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