Question

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what is the general trend in electronegativity as you move from left to right across the periodic table?
a. electronegativity varies.
b. electronegativity stays constant.
c. electronegativity increases.
d. electronegativity decreases.

Explanation:

As you move from left to right across a period in the periodic table, the number of protons in the nucleus increases, while the number of electron shells remains the same. This leads to a greater effective nuclear charge, which attracts electrons more strongly, thus increasing electronegativity.

Answer:

C. Electronegativity increases.