The elements of group 14 are slightly more electronegative than group ...
As we move along the period electronegativity increases due to increase in nuclear charge.
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The elements of group 14 are slightly more electronegative than group ...
Explanation:
Electronegativity is the measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons towards itself. Group 14 elements comprise of carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), tin (Sn) and lead (Pb).
The electronegativity of an element depends on several factors such as atomic size, nuclear charge, and electron configuration. In group 14, the electronegativity of the elements increases from carbon to lead. The reason for this trend is attributed to the increase in atomic size from carbon to lead.
However, compared to group 13 elements, group 14 elements are slightly more electronegative. This is because of the following reasons:
Small size of group 14 elements:
The group 14 elements have smaller atomic radii compared to the group 13 elements due to the increase in nuclear charge across the period. As a result, the valence electrons of group 14 elements are held more closely to the nucleus, making them more electronegative.
Conclusion:
Thus, the correct answer is option A, i.e., small size. The small size of group 14 elements increases their electronegativity as compared to group 13 elements.
The elements of group 14 are slightly more electronegative than group ...
It is because as you move left to right in the period the effective nuclear charge increases so its size always decreases and due to its small size the electronegativity also increases....
commonly the reason behind the electronegativity to increase is always greater effective nuclear charge because we know that electronegativity is dependent on the effective nuclear charge
AND as we know electronegativity = effective nuclear charge - shielding effect
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