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 the highest electronegativity?

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Fluorine (F) has the highest electronegativity on the periodic table.

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

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Electronegativity decreases down a group.

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How does atomic radius affect electronegativity?

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A smaller atomic radius generally leads to higher electronegativity because the nucleus can attract bonding electrons more effectively.

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What is the relationship between nuclear charge and electronegativity?

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Higher nuclear charge typically increases electronegativity, as the nucleus can attract electrons more strongly.

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Which element is more electronegative: Chlorine (Cl) or Aluminum (Al)?

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Chlorine (Cl) is more electronegative than Aluminum (Al).

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Why does fluorine have a higher electronegativity than iodine?

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Fluorine has a smaller atomic radius compared to iodine, allowing it to attract electrons more effectively.

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What happens to electronegativity as you move from left to right across a period?

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Electronegativity increases as you move from left to right across a period.

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What happens to electronegativity as you move down a group?

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Electronegativity decreases as you move down a group.