Question

Which statement about electronegativity is correct?

A. Electronegativity decreases across a period.
B. Electronegativity increases down a group.
C. Metals generally have lower electronegativity values than non-metals.
D. Noble gases have the highest electronegativity values.

Answer 1

Electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period, therefore D. Noble gases have the highest electronegativity values.

Answer 2

The statement about electronegativity that is correct is D. Noble gases have the highest electronegativity values.