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

helium (Hcapse)
helium ( H caps e)

hydrogen (Hcaps)
hydrogen ( H caps )

fluorine (Fcaps)
fluorine ( F caps )

cesium (Ccapss)
cesium ( C caps s)

Answer 1

fluorine — it has the highest electronegativity, so it most strongly attracts and gains electrons (e.g., forms F− in ionic compounds).