Chemistry
Select the element in period 3 whose electron affinity is zero.
- Neon
- Sulphur
- Sodium
- Argon
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Argon
Reason — Electron affinity of argon is zero as Argon is in 3rd period and is an inert gas. Electron affinity of inert gases is zero.
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