Electronegativity Flashcards
1
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Electronegativity definition
A
Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.
2
Q
Trend of electronegativity going across and explanation.
A
Small to large. Electronegativity gets smaller left to right.
3
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Trend of electronegativity going down and explanation.
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Large to small. Larger top to bottom