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Define electronegativity. Where on the periodic table is the highest? Explain why this is the case.

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Electronegativity is a measure of the ability of an atom to attract the electrons when the atom is part of a compound. Electronegativity values generally increase from left to right across the periodic table. The highest electronegativity value is for fluorine.

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