Which element is expected to release the greatest amount of energy when it gains one…

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Problem

Which element is expected to release the greatest amount of energy when it gains one electron (i.e., has the most exothermic electron affinity)? (a)

\mathrm{Ar}

(b)

\mathrm{F}

(c)

\mathrm{Cl}

(d)

\mathrm{S}