The change in energy for the following reaction is referred to as the ____ for boron. B(g)+ e^- → B^-(g) A) oxidation number B) electron affinity C) electronegativity energy D) first ionization energy E) second ionization energy

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The change in energy for adding an electron to an atom is called its electron affinity. In this reaction, an electron is being added to a Boron atom, so the change in energy is the electron affinity for Boron.

The Change in Energy for the Following Reaction Is Referred