Electronegativity Quiz

What does electronegativity measure in an atom?

• The size of the atom

• The ability to attract electrons

• The number of protons

• The atomic mass

Which type of bond is formed when two atoms have identical electronegativities?

• Ionic bond

• Polar covalent bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond

If the electronegativity difference between two atoms is 1.8 and one is a metal, what type of bond is formed?

• Covalent bond

• Polar covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which element has the highest electronegativity on the periodic table?

• Oxygen

• Fluorine

• Francium

• Chlorine

How does electronegativity change as you move across a period from left to right?

• It fluctuates

• It increases

• It remains constant

• It decreases