A. Electronegativity is highest on the left and right sides of the periodic table, and lowest in the middle of a row.
B. Electronegativity is lowest on the left and right sides of the periodic table, and highest in the middle of a row.
C. Electronegativity decreases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
D. Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
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The correct answer is:
D. Electronegativity increases from left to right within a row of the periodic table.
Additionally, electronegativity generally decreases from top to bottom within a group. This means that elements on the top right of the periodic table (like fluorine) tend to have the highest electronegativities, while elements on the bottom left (like cesium) have the lowest.
