Unit #5 COMPOUNDS

5.5 -
Electronegativity

The electronegativity trends of elements are shown in the diagram.


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.

 


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