Question

Rank the following in terms of increasing electronegativity. 1. Na, N, O, Mg, F 2. Na, Mg, N, O, F 3. F, O, N, Na, Mg 4. F, O, N, Mg, Na 5. F, Mg, Na, O, N

Answer 1

The correct order of the elements in terms of increasing electronegativity is Na, Mg, N, O, F, as metals tend to be less electronegative than nonmetals, and electronegativity generally increases across a period.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks us to rank a series of elements in order of increasing electronegativity based on Linus Pauling's values. Electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period in the periodic table and decreases from top to bottom within a group. Additionally, metals tend to have lower electronegativity compared to nonmetals. With this understanding, the correct ranking from least to most electronegative is: Na (alkali metal with relatively low electronegativity), Mg (alkaline earth metal with low electronegativity), N (nonmetal, higher electronegativity than metals), O (nonmetal, higher electronegativity than nitrogen), and F (halogen with the highest electronegativity).

Therefore, the correct order in terms of increasing electronegativity is option 2. Na, Mg, N, O, F.

Answer 2

2. Na, Mg, N, O, F (Option 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's look the electronegativity in the periodic table for each element.

F → 4

Na → 0.9

Mg → 1.2

O → 3.4

N → 3

So the correct orden is Na, Mg, N, O, F

Electronegativity is the ability for the atoms to catch electrons in a bond.

It is a periodic table which increase in a diagonal way, from Fr and Ra, the less electronegatives to F, the most.