Chapter 3, Problem 3.96AP

(a)

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Interpretation:

The atoms $\text{Si, P, S}$ have to be ranked in the increasing order of electronegativity.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The atoms $\text{Be, Mg, Ca}$ have to be ranked in the increasing order of electronegativity.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The atoms $\text{Se, Cl, Br}$ have to be ranked in the increasing order of electronegativity.

(d)

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Interpretation:

The atoms $\text{Li, Be, Na}$ have to be ranked in the increasing order of electronegativity.