Of the atoms below, __________ is the most electronegative.
A)Si
B)Cl
C)Rb
D)Ca
E)S

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Electronegativity refers to an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself when in a chemical bond. The higher the electronegativity value of an atom, the more strongly it can attract shared electrons towards itself. Chlorine (Cl) has the highest electronegativity value of the atoms listed, with a value of 3.16 on the Pauling scale. Therefore, choice B, Cl, is the most electronegative atom among the options provided.

Of the Atoms Below, __________ Is the Most Electronegative