Question

how does the atomic radius affects electronegativity of an element​

Answer 1

Explanation:

From top to bottom down a group, electronegativity decreases. This is because atomic number increases down a group, and thus there is an increased distance between the valence electrons and nucleus, or a greater atomic radius.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Explanation:

Electronegativity measures the ability of an atom involved in a chemical bond to polarize electron density towards itself. As such it is USUALLY a function of atomic number,

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, which represents the nuclear charge. Elements towards the right of the Periodic Table have SMALLER atomic radii, and GREATER electronegativity because of increased atomic number....the most electronegative elements are fluorine and oxygen, to the right of the Table.