Question

1. describe what is happening to hydrogen in this image. hydrogen atom electron h electron affinity small force of attraction + energy

Explanation:

The image shows a hydrogen atom (with one proton in the nucleus) attracting an electron. The hydrogen atom gains an electron to form a hydride ion (\(H^-\)). This process is related to electron affinity, where energy is released when an atom gains an electron.

Answer:

A hydrogen atom is gaining an electron to form a hydride ion (\(H^-\)), and energy is released as indicated by the electron - affinity concept.