Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Electronegativity Trends Moving

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes electronegativity trends moving from left to right across the periodic table?

• A) always decreases
• B) mostly decreases
• C) always increases
• D) mostly increases
• E) shows no trend across the periodic table only up and down

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