Which of the Following Statements Is Generally True About Electronegativity

question 121

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is generally true about electronegativity trends in the Periodic Table?

• A) Electronegativity decreases as we move left to right and decreases as we move top to bottom.
• B) Electronegativity decreases as we move left to right and increases as we move top to bottom.
• C) Electronegativity increases as we move left to right and decreases as we move top to bottom.
• D) Electronegativity increases as we move left to right and increases as we move top to bottom.

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