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What is the electron gain enthalpy, ∆ eg H?

Options

  1. AThe enthalpy change when a gas phase atom loses an electron
  2. BThe enthalpy change when a gas phase atom gains an electron
  3. CThe enthalpy change when a solid phase atom loses an electron
  4. 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.

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