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== [[Orange Book]] Entry ==

The electron affinity of a species M is defined as the minimum energy required for the process 

M<sup>-?????????????????????</sup> &rarr; M + e 

where M<sup>-?????????????????????</sup> and M are in their ground rotational, vibrational and electronic states and the electron has zero potential and [[kinetic energy]].