Chapter 1, Problem 3PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Using the periodic table, the element with higher electronegativity is to be identified from each of the given pair of elements.

Concept introduction:

The ability of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons toward itself in a covalent bond is termed as electronegativity.

There will be an increase in electronegativity on moving from the left of the periodic table to the right.

There will be a decrease in electronegativity on moving from the top of the periodic table to the bottom.