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Periodic Trends

Question 9 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Use the periodic table to select the element from the drop-down menu that has the correct relative electronegativity.Mg > Be AlCa

Answer
A
Be
B
Al
C
Ca

Explanation

Calcium has a lower electronegativity than magnesium: calcium is about 1.00 and magnesium about 1.31 on the Pauling scale. Therefore, the comparison Mg > Ca is correct. Beryllium and aluminum are both more electronegative than magnesium.

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