Electron Affinity Explained | Class 11 Chemistry | JEE NEET Friendly

📚 What is Electron Affinity? (इलेक्ट्रॉन आफ़िनिटी क्या है?) Electron Affinity ek atomic property hai jo batati hai ki kisi atom ko ek electron receive karne par kitni energy release hoti hai. 📌 Definition: > Electron Affinity is the amount of energy released when an isolated neutral atom in the gaseous state accepts an extra electron to form a negative ion. 🔍 Example: Chlorine (Cl) + e⁻ → Cl⁻ + Energy released Yahan, energy release hoti hai = Electron Affinity ⚙️ Why Electron Affinity is Important? Predict karta hai reactivity of non-metals Help karta hai chemical bond samajhne me Periodic trends ko samajhne ke liye crucial hai 📊 Trends in Electron Affinity in the Periodic Table: 🔼 Across a Period (Left to Right): Electron Affinity increases Reason: Nuclear charge badhta hai, atomic size kam hota hai ➡️ Atoms electrons ko strongly attract karte hain > Example: Na < Mg < Al < Si < P < S < Cl Chlorine ki electron affinity sabse zyada hoti hai 🔽 Down a ...