Which of the following is true of atoms with very high electronegativity?

O A. They have a strong tendency to lose their electrons to other atoms. O B. They have a strong tendency to take electrons from other atoms. O C. They easily lose all their electrons. O D. They have a small number of valence electrons.

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Haleigh Boyle

Chemistry

8 November, 05:55

Which of the following is true of atoms with very high electronegativity?

O A. They have a strong tendency to lose their electrons to other atoms. O B. They have a strong tendency to take electrons from other atoms. O C. They easily lose all their electrons. O D. They have a small number of valence electrons.

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Trevon Dougherty · Answer 1

B.

Explanation:

For example chlorine is strongly electronegative. It easily reacts with the sodium atom by attracting the one valency electron in sodium to form sodium chloride. In general electronegativity increases as you move to the right of a period in the Periodic Table.