Which element would have the lowest electronegativity? (1 point)

Question

Responses

an element with a large number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius
an element with a large number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius

an element with a large number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius
an element with a large number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius

an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius
an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius

an element with a small number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius
an element with a small number of valence electrons and a small atomic radius

Answer 1

Electronegativity tends to decrease as atomic radius increases and also generally decreases for elements with fewer valence electrons. Therefore, an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius would have the lowest electronegativity.

So the correct response is:

an element with a small number of valence electrons and a large atomic radius.