Multiple Choice
Which statement is correct regarding an atom with high electronegativity?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Periodic Trend: Electronegativity
Multiple Choice
Which of the following elements has the strongest attraction for electrons (highest electronegativity)?
A
Na (sodium)
B
O (oxygen)
C
F (fluorine)
D
Cl (chlorine)
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Understand that electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons in a chemical bond.
Recall the general trend of electronegativity on the periodic table: it increases from left to right across a period and decreases from top to bottom within a group.
Identify the positions of the given elements on the periodic table: Na (Group 1, Period 3), O (Group 16, Period 2), F (Group 17, Period 2), and Cl (Group 17, Period 3).
Compare their positions: Fluorine (F) is to the right and at the top of the periodic table relative to the others, which means it has a higher electronegativity.
Conclude that fluorine has the strongest attraction for electrons (highest electronegativity) among the given elements based on its position in the periodic table.
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