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MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 4: Periodic Table

Chattogram Board 2023

Which element has the higher electron affinity?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a Beryllium
  2. b Oxygen
  3. c Boron
  4. d Nitrogen
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: b Oxygen

O is furthest right and smallest of these.

Why the other options are wrong

  • a Beryllium: Be is at the left of period 2, larger. The answer is Oxygen.
  • c Boron: B is left of O. The answer is Oxygen: O is furthest right and smallest of these.
  • d Nitrogen: N is just left of O, so lower. The answer is Oxygen.