Question

electrons in a polar covalent bond are shifted toward the least electronegative atom. true false question 16 1 pts the electronegativity of an atom __________ from left to right across a period in the periodic table and __________ going down a group. decreases, decreases increases, increases decreases, increases increases, decreases

Explanation:

In a polar covalent bond, electrons are shifted toward the more electronegative atom, not the least electronegative one. Electronegativity increases from left - to - right across a period due to increasing nuclear charge and decreasing atomic radius, and decreases going down a group due to increasing atomic size and shielding effect.

Answer:

False
D. increases, decreases