Question

1. which atom has the weakest attraction for electrons in a chemical bond? 1 point
2. a boron atom
3. a calcium atom
4. a fluorine atom
5. a nitrogen atom
6. which of these elements is most likely to attract electrons from another atom during chemical bonding?
7. fe
8. c
9. al
10. cs

Explanation:

Electronegativity determines an atom's attraction for electrons in a chemical bond. Cesium (Cs) has a very low electronegativity value (0.79 on the Pauling scale), while calcium (Ca) has an electronegativity of 1.00, fluorine (F) has 3.98, nitrogen (N) has 3.04, boron (B) has 2.04, aluminum (Al) has 1.61, carbon (C) has 2.55, and iron (Fe) has 1.83. The lower the electronegativity, the weaker the attraction for electrons.

Answer:

1. 2) a calcium atom
2. 4) Cs