I keep getting “Electronegativity” questions wrong in Periodic Table & Periodicity. What's the trap?
assuming metals have high electronegativity.
The usual trap: assuming metals have high electronegativity. How to avoid it: electronegativity rises toward the top-right (fluorine) of the table. Go back to the definition — an atom's tendency to attract shared electrons; fluorine is the highest.
Key point
Electronegativity
Common mistake
assuming metals have high electronegativity.
Memory tip
electronegativity rises toward the top-right (fluorine) of the table.
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