Read each statement below and decide if it is TRUE or FALSE. Use the information and the chart above to help you answer each question.
Column A
1.
Electronegativity values increase as you move down (top to bottom) in a group.
:
Electronegativity values increase as you move down (top to bottom) in a group.
2.
Electronegativity values increase as you move left to right across a period.
:
Electronegativity values increase as you move left to right across a period.
3.
The most electronegative elements are found in the bottom left corner of the periodic table.
:
The most electronegative elements are found in the bottom left corner of the periodic table.
4.
Sulfur (S) is more electronegative than oxygen (O).:
Sulfur (S) is more electronegative than oxygen (O).
5.
Fluorine is the most electronegative element.:
Fluorine is the most electronegative element.
6.
In a covalent bond between Phosphorous (P) and Bromine (Br), the shared electrons would be more attracted to Bromine because it has a higher electronegativity.:
In a covalent bond between Phosphorous (P) and Bromine (Br), the shared electrons would be more attracted to Bromine because it has a higher electronegativity.
Column B
a.False
b.True
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. True