Multiple Choice
According to periodic trends, which element has the highest electronegativity among the following?
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10. Periodic Properties of the Elements
Periodic Trend: Cumulative
Multiple Choice
Which of the following trends can be identified on the periodic table?
A
Electronegativity generally increases down a group.
B
Atomic radius generally decreases across a period from left to right.
C
Metallic character increases across a period from left to right.
D
Ionization energy generally decreases down a group.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the periodic trends involved: electronegativity, atomic radius, metallic character, and ionization energy.
Recall that electronegativity generally increases across a period from left to right and decreases down a group, so it does not increase down a group.
Know that atomic radius generally decreases across a period from left to right because electrons are added to the same energy level while the nuclear charge increases, pulling electrons closer.
Recognize that metallic character generally decreases across a period from left to right because elements become less metallic and more nonmetallic as you move across a period.
Remember that ionization energy generally increases across a period and decreases down a group, meaning it does not decrease down a group.
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