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Why is the electron affinity so positive for the noble gas elements?

▸ The added electron would have to go into a new shell.

▸ The added electron would have to be added into the half-filled p subshell.

▸ The added electron would have to be added into the p subshell.

▸ The noble gas elements are diatomic elements.

▸ Electrons can't be added to gases.
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