Question

Re-order each list of elements in the table below, if necessary, so that the elements are listed in order of decreasing electronegativity.

Answer 1

Answer:

O, S, Te

Cl, Br, Se

Explanation:

Main group elements have an electronegativity that increases across a period (from left to right) and decreases down a group.

Each atom has its own value which you can find on the electronegativity chart.

Metals have low values

Nonmetals have high values

I'm your case:

O = 3.5

S = 2.5

Te = 2.1

Cl = 3.0

Br = 2.8

Se = 2.4