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

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

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

Answer 1

The element with the lowest electronegativity would be:

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

Elements with a small number of valence electrons (such as alkali metals) tend to have low electronegativity, and those with a large atomic radius are also less effective at attracting electrons. Therefore, this combination results in the lowest electronegativity.