2006-08-28 04:15:40 · 3 answers · asked by n12aveen 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Electronegativity is a measure of the atom's tendency to draw the pair of electrons in a bond towards it.
Electron Affinity is the energy exchage involved when an electron is added to a neutral atom.
2006-08-28 04:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electronegativity is how easy is it for an atom to steal electrons from something else.
electron affinity is how much it likes having extra electrons around
2006-08-28 06:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself whereas electron affinity refers to the property of an atom to accept an extra electron to form a negative ion.electro negativity is a characteristic of an atom in a compound whereas electron affinity is the property an an isolated gaseous atom.
2006-08-28 04:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by poovarasi l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋