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Why does electron affinity decrease if atomic size increases?

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Why does electron affinity decrease if atomic size increases?

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With the increase in atomic size, the net force of attraction from the nucleus towards to electrons outside decreases. So in simple words, the ability to attract electrons from outside decreases with the increase in atomic size. Hence the answer to your question bro…

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