Which pair of atoms has the highest electronegativity difference? (Calcium's electronegativity is 1.0 Fluorine's electronegativity is 4.0 Hydrogen's electronegativity is 2.2 Sodium's electronegativity is 0.93)
Correct Answer: Na-F
Explanation:
F-F = 4 - 4 = 0
Ca-F = 4 - 1 = 3.0
H-F = 4 - 2.2 = 1.8
Na-F = 4 - 0.93 = 3.07
Hence, the highest electronegativity difference is in Na-F.
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