Which of the following p-block elements has the highest electronegativity?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following p-block elements has the highest electronegativity?
  1. Fluorine
  2. Oxygen
  3. Nitrogen
  4. Chlorine

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following p-block elements has the highest electronegativity?
  • Step 1: Understand what electronegativity means. It is a measure of how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a chemical bond.
  • Step 2: Identify the p-block elements. These are found in groups 13 to 18 of the periodic table.
  • Step 3: Recall that electronegativity generally increases across a period (from left to right) and decreases down a group (from top to bottom).
  • Step 4: Among the p-block elements, look for the element that is furthest to the right and highest up in the periodic table.
  • Step 5: Recognize that fluorine (F) is a p-block element located in group 17 and period 2.
  • Step 6: Conclude that fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all elements, including all p-block elements.
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