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Periodic Trend: Electron Affinity
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements / Periodic Trend: Electron Affinity / Problem 2

The electron affinity increases as you go up a group. As an example, Se has a higher electron affinity than S. However, O which is above S has a lower electron affinity than S. 

What is the reason for this phenomenon? 

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