Electron bond energies are calculated for the negative ions of complex
heavy elements Ge, Sn, Pb using the polarization potential formalism
and relativistic perturbation theory of Rayleigh-Schrodinger type with
a model potential of zero-order approximation. Basic correlation effe
cts: polarizing interactions of outermost particles via the polarized
core and mutual screening of outermost particles are taken into accoun
t to provide an acceptable accuracy of calculations. The paper gives r
efined values for the negative ions involved.