The formation of chemical bonds occurs due to the attractive forces between oppositely charged ions (ionic bonds) or by sharing of electrons (covalent bonds).

An atom having tendency of attracting a shared pair of electrons towards itself and this chemical property is said to Electronegativity .

Thus, the attractive forces which draws in surrounding electrons for chemical bonds is electronegativity.

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What is the electron configuration of the element in group 13 and period 3 on the periodic table? *

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Answer:

The 3rd option is correct

Explanation:

The element in group 13 and period 3 is aluminium which has the electron configuration

$1{s}^{2} 2 {s}^{2} 2 {p}^{6} 3 {s}^{2} 3 {p}^{1}$

or [Ne] 3s^2 3p^1

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