electronegativity is nothing but simply the property of an atom by which it attr

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electronegativity is nothing but simply the property of an atom by which it attracts and binds with electrons.

As we move across the periodic table, the size of elements decreases, making electrons more confined and hence attracts more electrons also nuclear charge increases that make elements more electronegative coming across the group.

example: N<O<F

As we move down the group, the size of atoms increases more rapidly. so electrons are far from nucleus to get attracted. thus electronegativity decreases as we go down the group

ex: F>Cl>Br>I

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6. (10 points) Define and give the periodic trend for electronegativity. Explain the reasoning behind your trend.

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