Question

Atom of which of the following elements has the greatest ability to attract electrons?
(a) Silicon
(b) Sulphur
(c) Sodium
(d) Nitrogen

Answer 1

The correct answer is :

(c)

because it is a metal, rest are non metals i.e; cannot attract electrons

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Answer 2

Atoms of Nitrogen have the greatest ability to attract electrons. (Option D)

• The ability to attract electrons is known as the electronegativity of an element.
• The element with the highest electronegativity among the options given is Nitrogen.
• Silicon, Sulphur, and Sodium have a lower tendency to attract electrons and form anions.
• Usually, non-metals are more electronegative as compared to metals.
• Such elements attract electrons of elements that have loose electrons and form bonds with them.