Question

Generally speaking, which group would have the lowest electronegativity values in a period?

Group 1
Group 3
Group 14
Group 17

Answer 1

Generally speaking, Group 1 elements (the alkali metals) have the lowest electronegativity values in a period. Electronegativity tends to increase across a period from left to right, and since Group 1 is located on the far left side of the periodic table, they exhibit the lowest electronegativity values compared to the other groups listed (Group 3, Group 14, and Group 17).