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The atoms of which element attract electrons most strongly in chemical bonds is : C. Nitrogen
From the option above, nitrogen has a configuration of the electrons in its atom that will attract electrons most strongly
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From the option above, nitrogen has a configuration of the electrons in its atom that will attract electrons most strongly
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Answer:
C. Nitrogen
Explanation:
Potassium (K) belongs to Group 1 (alkali metal series) and period 4
Calcium (Ca) belongs to group 2 (alkaline earth metals) and period 4
Carbon (C) belongs to group 14 and period 2
Nitrogen (N) belongs to group 15 and period 2
The ability of atoms to attract a pair of bonding electrons towards itself is referred by the term electronegativity. This tendency increases on moving from left to right across a period as more electrons are added to the same valence shell. This increases the force of attraction between the electrons and the nucleus. In contrast, electronegativity decreases down a group as electrons are now being added to new shells that are further away from the nucleus.
Therefore, based on the given options, N which is farthest to the right of the periodic table will be the most electronegative and will attract electrons more strongly in chemical bonds.
