Question

Tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself when combined in a group is called:

• A. Workfunction
• B. Electronegativity
• C. Polarization
• D. Catenation

Hint:

Electronegativity increases with the increase in effective nuclear charge and decreases with the increasing atomic size. The atoms that have high electronegativity include fluorine and oxygen, while those with low electronegativity are cesium and francium.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Electronegativity measures an atom's tendency to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond. Key factors influencing this include:
• Atomic size: Smaller atoms possess higher electronegativity due to the nucleus's closer proximity to bonding electrons.
• Nuclear charge: A greater positive nuclear charge increases the attraction for bonding electrons.
For instance, fluorine is the most electronegative element, attributed to its small size and high nuclear charge.