Based on periodic trends of electronegativity, what statement regarding the halogens is MOST accurate?

A) Flourine has the lowest electronegativity.

B) Iodine has the strongest tendency to attract electrons.

C) Fluorine has the strongest tendency to attract electrons.

D) Because of it's low electronegativity, iodine does not readily form compounds.

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Sydney Horton

Chemistry

22 January, 07:54

Based on periodic trends of electronegativity, what statement regarding the halogens is MOST accurate?

A) Flourine has the lowest electronegativity.

B) Iodine has the strongest tendency to attract electrons.

C) Fluorine has the strongest tendency to attract electrons.

D) Because of it's low electronegativity, iodine does not readily form compounds.

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Jeramiah Mckenzie · Answer 1

If I remember correctly the answer would be C. Electronegativity increases going right from the Alkali Metals to the Noble Gasses with the gasses being the strongest. Also going up from Ununoctium up to Helium.

Onyx · Answer 2

I'm 99.99% sure that it is C. But what I suggest is that you google the trend of electronegativity, then double check.