Chemistry-Periodic Trends
NEET Chemistry Periodic Trends MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 11
How does the electronegativity of elements change across a period?
A
It increases from left to right.
B
It decreases from left to right.
C
It remains constant across the period.
D
It varies randomly across the period.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Electronegativity increases across a period due to the increase in non-metallic properties and a corresponding decrease in metallic properties of the elements.
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