everyday science MCQ #49386

Which element has the highest electronegativity on the periodic table?

everyday science MCQ #49386

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which element has the highest electronegativity on the periodic table?

    • A) Fluorine
    • B) Chlorine
    • C) Oxygen
    • D) Nitrogen

    Answer: Fluorine

    Explanation: Fluorine sits at the top-right of the periodic table with the highest effective nuclear charge relative to its atomic radius; on the Pauling scale it has an electronegativity of 3.98, the highest of any element.