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Why are the electron affinities of Be and Mg highly positive? Be and Mg have a full octet. Be and Mg have a full s sublevel. Be and Mg have a Zefr- Be and Mg have a full p sublevel.

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Chapter8: Bonding: General Concepts

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Why are the electron affinities of Be and Mg highly positive?
Be and Mg have a full octet.
Be and Mg have a full s sublevel.
Be and Mg have a Zefr-
Be and Mg have a full p sublevel.

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