Question

Arrange the following elements in order from least to greatest electronegativity:

Ca, F, Ne, Fe?

Answer 1

The electronegativity from order of least to highest is:

Ne, Ca, Fe, F

Step-by-step explanation:

Elements in the periodic table have been arranged based on their level of electronegativity (which is the ability of an atom to attract electrons).

According to Paulings scale of rating elements based on their electronegativity, the electronegativity value of Fe, Ca, Ne, and F are 1.83, 1, 0 and 3.98 respectively.

Hence, based on Pauling scale, the order of electronegativity from least to highest is:

Ne > Ca > Fe > F