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Which element is expected to have the highest electronegativity based on periodic trends, and how does this affect its bonding behavior?

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A

Fluorine

B

Lithium

C

Sodium

D

Calcium

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Fluorine is at the top of the halogen group and has the smallest radius, so it pulls electron density the strongest. Other options are incorrect because Lithium is a metal with a large ionic radius and low electronegativity; Sodium is larger and has a single valence electron, making it easy to lose.

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electronegativity
trends in chemical bonding
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Periodic Properties

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Definition
Definition

Periodic properties describe the trends in atomic size, ionization potential, electron affinity, electronegativity, metallic character, and non-metallic character across periods and groups. These properties help in understanding the reactivity and behavior of elements within the Periodic Table.

Topic Definition

Periodic properties describe the trends in atomic size, ionization potential, electron affinity, electronegativity, metallic character, and non-metallic character across periods and groups. These properties help in understanding the reactivity and behavior of elements within the Periodic Table.

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