Which of the Following Statements About Electronegativity and the Periodic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about electronegativity and the periodic table is true?

• A)Electronegativity decreases across a row of the periodic table.
• B)Electronegativity increases down a column of the periodic table.
• C)Electronegativity increases across a row of the periodic table.
• D)Electronegativity does not change down a column of the periodic table.

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Definitions:

\(n + 4\)

An algebraic expression indicating the sum of the variable 'n' and the number four.

\(- \frac { 3 } { n + 4 }\)

A fraction representing negative three divided by the sum of n and four, where n is any real number.

\(a _ { 5 }\)

The fifth term in a sequence, often defined by a formula or recurrence relation.

\(a _ { 6 }\)

Represents the sixth term in a sequence or series, typically found using a formula for the nth term.