Electronegativity: Flashcards

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What is electronegativity?

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= ability of an atom to attract pairs of electrons in a covalent bond

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What happens if the elements are the same?

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= pair of electrons in the covalent bond are equally attracted to the two nuclei

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What happens to electronegativity across the group?

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= size of atom decreases
= number of protons increases
= sheilding remains the same
= INCREASES

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What are the most electronegative elements?

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= Nitrogen Flourine Oxygen and Chlorine

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