The formation of a uninegative ion is an exothermic reaction. Explain.
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ANSWER: The formation of a uninegative ion is an exothermic reaction. This is because energy is released when an extra electron enters a neutral atom and is attracted by its nucleus. B + e– ⟶ B– ∆H = Negative (Ref.…