Electronegativity

Which of two neighbouring elements is more electronegative? The s- and p-block elements up to xenon, compared across a period and down a group, with their Pauling values on the back.

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The outline, topic by topic

Each topic is weighted the way the exam weighs it.

  1. Across a period
  2. Down a group

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  • Which is more electronegative: Li or Be?

    • Lithium (Li)
    • Beryllium (Be)
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    Beryllium (Be)

    Pauling scale: Li 0.98, Be 1.57.

  • Which is more electronegative: Li or Na?

    • Lithium (Li)
    • Sodium (Na)
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    Lithium (Li)

    Pauling scale: Li 0.98, Na 0.93.

  • Which is more electronegative: Be or B?

    • Beryllium (Be)
    • Boron (B)
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    Boron (B)

    Pauling scale: Be 1.57, B 2.04.

  • Which is more electronegative: Be or Mg?

    • Beryllium (Be)
    • Magnesium (Mg)
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    Beryllium (Be)

    Pauling scale: Be 1.57, Mg 1.31.

  • Which is more electronegative: B or C?

    • Carbon (C)
    • Boron (B)
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    Carbon (C)

    Pauling scale: B 2.04, C 2.55.

  • Which is more electronegative: B or Al?

    • Aluminium (Al)
    • Boron (B)
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    Boron (B)

    Pauling scale: B 2.04, Al 1.61.