Periodic Trend: Electronegativity
10. Periodic Properties of the Elements / Periodic Trend: Electronegativity / Problem 1
From the statements below, identify which one(s) is/are incorrect:
(i) Electronegativity is measured in kJ/mol units.
(ii) Electron affinity is different from electronegativity.
(iii) Electronegativity is the tendency to attract shared electrons when forming a chemical bond.
(iv) The most electronegative element in the periodic table is helium.
(v) The least electronegative element in the periodic table is radon.
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