Question

Which pattern in electronegativity do elements in the periodic table display?(1 point)
Responses

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 decreases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
Electronegativity decreases 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.
Skip to navigation

Answer 1

Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table. (It also generally increases going up a column — highest toward the upper right, e.g., fluorine.)