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The ability of an atom to attract shared electrons to I self is called __(i)__ It is generally measured on the __(ii)___ scale. An arbitrary value of __(iii)__ is assigned to fluorine (have greatest ability to attract electrons). It generally __(iv)__ across a period and __ (v)__ down a group.
(i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) | (v) | |
(a) | Polarity | Pauling | Decreases | Increases | |
(b) | Eectro- Negative ity | Pauling | Increases | Decreases | |
(c) | Valency | Mullike | Decreases | Increases | |
(d) | Electron Affinity | Mulliken | Increases | Increases |
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Electronegativity is measured on pauling scale. Fluourine, the most electronegative element is given the value 
Electronegativity increases from left to right across a period while decreases down a group.
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