Electronegativity Trend Short Practice

Front

Put these in increasing order of electronegativity: C, H, and O

Back

H < C < O

Front

Electronegativity is...

Back

how good an atom is at attracting electrons

Front

The element with the largest electronegativity in the halogens is -

Back

F

Front

The element with the lowest electronegativity in Period 3 is -

Back

Ar

Front

Why is Fluorine more electronegative than Chlorine?

Back

Fluorine has less energy levels.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself.

Front

Which element has the highest electronegativity in the periodic table?

Back

F (Fluorine)

Front

What is the trend of electronegativity across a period?

Back

Electronegativity increases from left to right.

Front

What is the trend of electronegativity down a group?

Back

Electronegativity decreases down a group.

Front

How does atomic size affect electronegativity?

Back

As atomic size increases, electronegativity decreases.