Question

Use the image to answer the question.

An illustration shows the periodic table of elements with elements arranged in increasing order of atomic number in 18 columns (groups) and 7 rows (periods).

This image shows electronegativities of elements on the periodic table. Based on this information, which element is most likely to form a strong ionic bond and take on electrons?

(1 point)
Responses

fluorine (F)
fluorine (F)

hydrogen (H)
hydrogen (H)

helium (He)
helium (He)

cesium (Cs)

Answer 1

The element most likely to form a strong ionic bond and take on electrons is fluorine (F). Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all the elements, which means it has a strong tendency to attract electrons. In ionic bonding, elements with high electronegativity tend to gain electrons from those with lower electronegativity in order to achieve a stable electron configuration. Thus, the correct response is:

**fluorine (F)**