Electronegativity

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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Which element has a higher electronegativity: Nitrogen (N) or Carbon (C)?

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Nitrogen (N) has a higher electronegativity than Carbon (C).

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Why is Fluorine (F) more electronegative than Chlorine (Cl)?

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Fluorine has fewer energy levels than Chlorine, allowing it to attract electrons more effectively.

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Which element has a higher electronegativity: Hydrogen (H) or Fluorine (F)?

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Fluorine (F) has a higher electronegativity than Hydrogen (H).

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Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity: Boron (B), Nitrogen (N), Fluorine (F).

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B < N < F.

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Arrange the following elements in increasing order of electronegativity: Selenium (Se), Sulfur (S), Oxygen (O).

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Se < S < O.

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What trend in electronegativity is observed across a period in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity increases across a period from left to right.

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What trend in electronegativity is observed down a group in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity decreases down a group.

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What is the electronegativity value of Fluorine (F) on the Pauling scale?

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Fluorine (F) has an electronegativity value of 4.0 on the Pauling scale.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in chemical bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how electrons are shared between atoms in a bond, influencing bond polarity.