Textbook Question
The electron affinities, in kJ>mol, for the group 11 and group
12 metals are as follows:
Cu -119
Zn 7 0
Ag -126
Cd 7 0
Au -223
Hg 7 0
(b) Why do the electron affinities of the
group 11 elements become more negative as we move down
the group? [Hint: Examine the trends in the electron affinities
of other groups as we proceed down the periodic table.]


