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Which statement about electronegativity is correct?
A. Electronegativity decreases across a period.
B. Electronegativity increases down a group.
C. Metals generally have lower electronegativity values than non-metals.
D. Noble gases have the highest electronegativity values.

Sagot :

The statement about electronegativity that is correct is D. Noble gases have the highest electronegativity values.
Electronegativity generally increases from left to right across a period, therefore D. Noble gases have the highest electronegativity values.