Question

What is the basic difference between the terms electron gain enthalpy and Electronegativity?

Answer 1

Electron gain Enthalpy	Electronegativity
1. It is tendency of isolated atom in gaseous state to attract electrons.	1. It is the tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the bonded electrons.
2. It is the absolute value of an atom.	2. It is the relative value of an atom.
3. It does not change regularly in a period or a group.	3. It changes regularly in a period or a group.
4. It is measured in eV/atom or kJ mol-1 or kcal mol-1	4. It has no unit.