Question

Which of the following are true statements about electronegativity?

Check all that apply.

A. Electronegativity decreases as you move down a group.
B. Electronegativity increases with a decreased number of neutrons.
C. A very electronegative atom easily gives up electrons, especially to a metal.
D. Electronegativity tends to be higher in nonmetals than in transition metals.

Answer 1

Electronegativity is the property of an element to attract electrons.
Nonmetals have the highest electronegativities and metals have the lowest.
That is because non-metals have the highest number of electrons around them.
The answer would then be D.

Answer 2

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