TEST 3 Electronegativity

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

• false

• true

Would this atom easily attract electrons?

• Yes, it is close to having 8e-

• Yes, it is not close to having 8e-

• No, it is close to having 8e-

• No, it is not close to having 8e-

Would this atom easily attract electrons?

• Yes, it is close to having 8e-

• Yes, it is not close to having 8e-

• No, it is close to having 8e-

• No, it is not close to having 8e-

The closer an atom is to attracting electrons the easier it is do get the electrons.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Electronegativity _________ as you go down a group.

• decreases
• increases

• stays the same

Electronegativity ​ (a)   as you go down the table due to ​ (b)   .

• decreases
• shielding
• increases
• protecting

As you go across the table, electronegativity ______.

• decreases

• increases

If you follow the top red arrow, does that show an increase or decrease in electronegativity?

• increase

• decrease

If you follow the side red arrow, does that show an increase or decrease in electronegativity?

• increase

• decrease

Which has the highest electronegativity?

• O

• F

• Cl