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Electronegativity
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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity in Period 2 of the periodic table?

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A

Lithium

B

Beryllium

C

Boron

D

Fluorine

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Fluorine pulls electrons strongly because it has many protons but only one outer shell electron. Other options are incorrect because Lithium has only one outer electron and a large nucleus-to-electron distance, so it is not strong at attracting electrons; Beryllium has two outer electrons and a higher nuclear charge, but its two electron shells keep them farther from the nucleus.

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trends in electronegativity across periods
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Electronegativity

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Definition

Electronegativity measures an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a molecule. It influences bond polarity and chemical reactions. Electronegativity trends across periods and groups provide insights into the nature of chemical bonds and the behavior of compounds.

Topic Definition

Electronegativity measures an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a molecule. It influences bond polarity and chemical reactions. Electronegativity trends across periods and groups provide insights into the nature of chemical bonds and the behavior of compounds.

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