Multiple Choice
As you move down a group (family) on the periodic table, how does electronegativity typically change?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Periodic Trend: Electronegativity
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Using the Pauling electronegativity scale, which of the following elements is the most electronegative?
A
Fluorine (F)
B
Chlorine (Cl)
C
Nitrogen (N)
D
Oxygen (O)
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Understand that electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons in a chemical bond.
Recall that the Pauling electronegativity scale assigns numerical values to elements based on their electronegativity, with higher values indicating greater electronegativity.
Identify the given elements: Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Nitrogen (N), and Oxygen (O).
Compare their electronegativity values on the Pauling scale: Fluorine has the highest value, followed by Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Chlorine.
Conclude that Fluorine (F) is the most electronegative element among the options provided.
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