Electronegativity Increases from Left to Right Across a Period Because

question 93

Multiple Choice

Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period because of ________

• A)increased shielding of valence electrons by the core electrons.
• B)an increase in the number of protons in the nucleus.
• C)a decrease in the effective nuclear charge (Z_eff).
• D)an increase in the shielding of core electrons by the valence electrons.
• E)a decrease in the ionization potential.

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