Factors Affecting Electronegativity
Asked by Meghana Chawla · 2 years ago
How does atomic size affect the electronegativity of elements in the same period?
1 Answer
In the same period of the periodic table, electronegativity generally increases from left to right. This is because:
1. Atomic size decreases across a period.
2. The effective nuclear charge increases.
3. The valence electrons are closer to the nucleus.
As a result, elements on the right side of a period have a stronger attraction for electrons, leading to higher electronegativity values.
1. Atomic size decreases across a period.
2. The effective nuclear charge increases.
3. The valence electrons are closer to the nucleus.
As a result, elements on the right side of a period have a stronger attraction for electrons, leading to higher electronegativity values.
NEET Faculty · 1 year ago
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