Question

Which element would have the lowest electronegativity? (1 point)
Responses

an element with a small number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius
an element with a small number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius

an element with a large number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius
an element with a large number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius

an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius
an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius

an element with a large number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius

Answer 1

The element with the lowest electronegativity would be **an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius**.

Elements with fewer valence electrons tend to be less electronegative because they are more willing to lose electrons rather than gain them. Additionally, a larger atomic radius means that the valence electrons are further from the nucleus, leading to weaker attraction to the nucleus for any additional electrons, further contributing to lower electronegativity.