# What is the electron affinity of oxygen?

$E \left(g\right) + {e}^{-} \rightarrow {E}^{-} \left(g\right)$. Where $E$ is the generic element.
I have no idea what it is for $O$. Because oxygen is towards the right of the Periodic Table I suspect it will be negative. Why can I make this assessment?
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