Define electronegativity. Where on the periodic table is the highest? Explain why this is the case.

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Kaleb Brady

14 October, 02:27

Define electronegativity. Where on the periodic table is the highest? Explain why this is the case.

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Marcos Walter · Answer 1

Electronegativity is a measure of the ability of an atom to attract the electrons when the atom is part of a compound. Electronegativity values generally increase from left to right across the periodic table. The highest electronegativity value is for fluorine.