Which of the following terms refers to the energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom? w) electrovalence x) electron affinity y) electroconductance z) none of these

Which of the following terms refers to the energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom? w) electrovalence x) electron affinity y) electroconductance z) none of these
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ANSWER: X -- ELECTRON AFFINITY
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