Which of the following correctly identifies which has the higher electronegativity, Sn or Te, and supplies the best justification? A. Sn, because of its higher nuclear charge. B. Te, because of its higher nuclear charge. C. Sn, because of fewer energy levels between nucleus and bonded electrons. D. Te, because of fewer energy levels between nucleus and bonded electrons. o in electronegativity?

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1. Which of the following correctly identifies which has the higher electronegativity, Sn or Te, and supplies the best justification?
A. Sn, because of its higher nuclear charge.
B. Te, because of its higher nuclear charge.
C. Sn, because of fewer energy levels between nucleus and bonded electrons.
D. Te, because of fewer energy levels between nucleus and bonded electrons.
2.
Which of the following ordered pairs of elements has the highest difference in electronegativity?
A. Li and Be
B. O and F
C. Li and F
D. F and F
3.
Which element has a higher electronegativity value?
A. Niobium
B. Tin
C. Cadmium
D. Iodine
4.
As you move across a period, the outer electrons are
to the nucleus, so the nucleus of the atom is
to
attract electrons in a bond.
A. closer, more able
B. further, less able
C. closer, less able
D. Further, more able
5. Why does electronegativity decrease as you go down a group?
A. As you go down a group, the outer electrons are further away from the nucleus.
B. As you go down a group, the nucleus is less able to attract electrons in a bond.
C. Both choices A and B is a correct answer..
D. Both And B is not a correct answer.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Which of the following correctly identifies which has the higher electronegativity, Sn or Te, and supplies the best justification? A. Sn, because of its higher nuclear charge. B. Te, because of its higher nuclear charge. C. Sn, because of fewer energy levels between nucleus and bonded electrons. D. Te, because of fewer energy levels between nucleus and bonded electrons. 2. Which of the following ordered pairs of elements has the highest difference in electronegativity? A. Li and Be B. O and F C. Li and F D. F and F 3. Which element has a higher electronegativity value? A. Niobium B. Tin C. Cadmium D. Iodine 4. As you move across a period, the outer electrons are to the nucleus, so the nucleus of the atom is to attract electrons in a bond. A. closer, more able B. further, less able C. closer, less able D. Further, more able 5. Why does electronegativity decrease as you go down a group? A. As you go down a group, the outer electrons are further away from the nucleus. B. As you go down a group, the nucleus is less able to attract electrons in a bond. C. Both choices A and B is a correct answer.. D. Both And B is not a correct answer.
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