which atom has the least attraction for the electrons in a bond between that atom and an atom of hydrogen?
(1) carbon
(2)nitrogen
(3)oxygen
(4) fluorine
it's carbon
Look up the electronegativity (EN). The one with the highest EN has the most attraction for an electron.
Of course not.
To determine which atom has the least attraction for the electrons in a bond with hydrogen, we need to consider the electronegativity values of each atom. Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a bond.
The atom with the least electronegativity value will have the least attraction for the electrons in the bond with hydrogen.
Let's check the electronegativity values of each atom mentioned in the question:
(1) Carbon: Electronegativity value = 2.55
(2) Nitrogen: Electronegativity value = 3.04
(3) Oxygen: Electronegativity value = 3.44
(4) Fluorine: Electronegativity value = 3.98
The lower the electronegativity value, the less attraction an atom has for electrons in a bond. Among the given options, carbon has the lowest electronegativity value of 2.55.
So, the answer is (1) carbon.