Chapter 4, Problem 4.91CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The trend in electronegativity seen in figure 4.7 and the trend in electron affinity shown in figure 3.2 has to be compared with explaining the similarities and differences.

Concept introduction:

Trends in electronegativity of elements in figure 4.7 are,

• Electronegativity of the elements increases along the periods (1-17 group).
• Electronegativity of the elements decreases along the group.

Trends in electron affinity shown in figure 3.2 are,

• Electron affinity of the elements increases along the 4^th row elements (4^th periods).