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Trends in Physical Properties - Electronegativity

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CISCE: Class 10, 12

Definition: Electronegativity

The tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself is called its electronegativity.

CISCE: Class 10, 12

Key Points: Electronegativity

  • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to pull shared electrons; it is highest for fluorine (4.0).
  • It increases across a period (left to right) and decreases down a group (top to bottom).
  • Non-metals have high electronegativity (gain electrons), while metals have low electronegativity (lose electrons).
  • Greater electronegativity difference increases ionic character.

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