Which of the following is a general trend for the electronegativity of elements in the periodic table?

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Electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period of the periodic table because the number of protons in the nucleus increases, which creates a stronger pull on the electrons in the outermost shell. Electronegativity generally increases from bottom to top within a group/family because the distance between the valence electron shell and the nucleus decreases and the shielding effect of inner electrons on the outer electrons decreases as you move up the group.

Which of the Following Is a General Trend for the Electronegativity