COMPOUNDS
5.5 - Electronegativity
The electronegativity trends of elements are shown in the diagram.
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Arrows show the direction of INCREASE in electronegativity.
In general,
| Fluorine, located in the upper right-hand-corner of the periodic table is the most electronegative element. |
| Cesium, located in the lower left-hand-corner of the periodic table is the least electronegative element. |