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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which element is expected to have the lowest electronegativity?
Options
A Oxygen
B Cesium
Correct Answer
C Chlorine
D Nitrogen
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electronegativity decreases down a group and increases across a period. Cesium (Cs) is located at the bottom left of the periodic table, far from fluorine, the most electronegative element. It has a very low electronegativity.

Hint

Think about the element farthest from fluorine in the top right corner.

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