An element in period 3 whose electron affinity is zero is:

By Team Aakash Byju's | 1st January 2023

A

B

C

D

Neon

Sulphur

Sodium

Argon

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is  D) argon.

Arrow

Argon belongs to period 3 and it is an inert stable element.

It either requires the gaining of electrons or a loss of electrons.

Ar

Argon

Since it possesses a full octet, it has no affinity for electrons.

Affinity of Electrons