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JAMB Chemistry 1983 Question 25

Question 25

Periodic Table

An element is electronegative if

  1. A.it has a tendency to exist in the gaseous form
  2. B.its ions dissolve readily in water
  3. C.it has a tendency to lose electrons
  4. D.it has a tendency to gain electrons
  5. E.it readily forms covalent bonds.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (it has a tendency to gain electrons)

Explanation

Electronegative elements (non-metals like chlorine) tend to attract and gain electrons to form negative ions.