NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is the electron gain enthalpy, ∆ eg H?
Options
- AThe enthalpy change when a gas phase atom loses an electron
- BThe enthalpy change when a gas phase atom gains an electron
- CThe enthalpy change when a solid phase atom loses an electron
- DThe enthalpy change when a solid phase atom gains an electron
Correct answer
B. The enthalpy change when a gas phase atom gains an electron
Step-by-step solution
The electron gain enthalpy (∆ eg H) Is the enthalpy change when a gas phase atom in its ground state gains an electron.