As You Move from the Top to the Bottom of the Periodic

question 58

Multiple Choice

As you move from the top to the bottom of the periodic table, what happens to the electronegativity of the elements?

• A)It increases.
• B)It decreases.
• C)Nothing, it remains relatively equal.
• D)More information is needed to tell.

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Definitions:

HBr

Hydrobromic acid is created by the dissolution of hydrogen bromide into water, resulting in a potent acid.

K

Often represents Potassium in the periodic table, a vital mineral in the human body and an important element in chemistry.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 (most acidic) to 14 (most basic).

HI

Hydroiodic acid, a diatomic molecule consisting of one hydrogen atom and one iodine atom, known for being a strong acid.