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Nonmetals — Unit test

Question 5 • GA-GSE Physical Science A

Which best describes the trends in electronegativity on the periodic table?

Answer
A
Electronegativity increases up and to the right.
B
Electronegativity increases down and to the left.
C
Electronegativity decreases up and to the left.
D
Electronegativity decreases down and to the right.

Explanation

Electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period and from bottom to top within a group. Therefore, it increases up and to the right on the periodic table. Fluorine, near the upper-right corner, has the highest electronegativity.

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