Which One of the Following Describes the Correct Trends in Electronegativity

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following describes the correct trends in electronegativity in the periodic table?

• A) increases across a period and decreases down a group
• B) decreases across a period and decreases down a group
• C) increases across a period and increases down a group
• D) decreases across a period and increases down a group

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