Periodic Table - P block

Question 1

Define Electronegativity

Answer 1

Electronegativity is the ablility of an atom to attract a pair of electrons in a covalent bond

Question 2

What does Electronegativity depend on

Answer 2

The electronegativity depends on the attraction between the nucleus and bonding electrons in the outer shell. It depends on the number of protons in the nucleus, the atomic radius and the amount of shielding