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Why energy is released in electron affinity ? |
| Answer» WELL,Explanation:Energy released in electronThe energy change that occurs when a neutral atom gains an electron is called its electron affinity.When an electron is ADDED to a METAL element, energy is NEEDED to gain that electron (endothermic reaction)An electron in an excited state can release energy and 'fall' to a LOWER state. When it does, the electron releases a photon of electromagnetic energy. | |