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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

Electronegativity __________ across a period from left to right.
Options
A increases
Correct Answer
B decreases
C stays the same
D fluctuates
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Across a period, effective nuclear charge increases and atomic size decreases, making atoms better at attracting electrons, so electronegativity increases.

Hint

Gets stronger from left to right.

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