NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
What is the trend in electron gain enthalpy across a period in the periodic table?
It becomes more negative.
It becomes less negative.
It remains constant.
It becomes positive.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Electron gain enthalpy becomes more negative across a period due to increasing nuclear charge and decreasing atomic size, making it easier to add an electron.
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