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The electron affinity of M is the minimum energy required for the process | The electron affinity of M is the minimum energy required for the process | ||
:M<sup>-?????????????????????</sup> → M + e | :M<sup>-?????????????????????</sup> → M + e | ||
where M<sup>-?????????????????????</sup> and M are in their ground rotational, vibrational and electronic states and the electron has zero | where M<sup>-?????????????????????</sup> and M are in their ground rotational, vibrational and electronic states and the electron has zero translational energy. | ||
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The electron affinity of a species M is defined as the minimum energy required for the process
M-????????????????????? → M + e
where M-????????????????????? and M are in their ground rotational, vibrational and electronic states and the electron has zero potential and kinetic energy.
