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Which pattern in electronegativity do elements in the periodic table display?(1 point)
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Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
Electronegativity is lowest on the left and right sides of the periodic table, and highest in the middle of a row.
Electronegativity is lowest on the left and right sides of the periodic table, and highest in the middle of a row.
Electronegativity is highest on the left and right sides of the periodic table, and lowest in the middle of a row.
Electronegativity is highest on the left and right sides of the periodic table, and lowest in the middle of a row.
Electronegativity decreases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
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**Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.**
Electronegativity generally increases across a period (from left to right) because atoms gain more protons, which leads to a stronger attraction for electrons.
**Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.**
Electronegativity generally increases across a period (from left to right) because atoms gain more protons, which leads to a stronger attraction for electrons.