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which element would you expect to have the highest electronegativity? an element with a high ionization energy an element with a large atomic mass an element with a small atomic radius an element with a low ionization energy
Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond. Elements with small atomic radii have a stronger pull on electrons because the nucleus is closer to the bonding electrons, resulting in higher electronegativity. High ionization energy is also related to high electronegativity as both reflect the ability of an atom to hold onto electrons, but the most direct factor is atomic radius. Atomic mass has little to do with electronegativity.
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