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  • Fluorine: The Element with the Strongest Electron Affinity - Chemistry Explained
    The answer is B. Fluorine. Here's why:

    * Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

    * Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all elements.

    Here's a breakdown of the electronegativity values:

    * Fluorine (F): 3.98

    * Oxygen (O): 3.44

    * Nitrogen (N): 3.04

    * Chlorine (Cl): 3.16

    * Bromine (Br): 2.96

    * Iodine (I): 2.66

    * Carbon (C): 2.55

    As you can see, fluorine has the highest electronegativity, meaning it has the strongest attraction for electrons compared to the other elements listed.

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