In looking at the trend for electronegativity moving from left to right on the perioidic table, which reason below is the correct explanation of the trend?



The nucleus is getting stronger and pulling harder on the electrons.


The nucleus is getting weaker and pulling less on the electrons.


More energy levels are being added and shielding the pull of the nucleus.


Fewer energy levels surround the nucleus and allow it to pull harder on the electrons.

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