Question
Chemistry Question on Classification of elements & periodicity in properties
Which of the following element represents highly electropositive as well as highly electronegative element in its period ?
A
Nitrogen
B
Fluorine
C
Hydrogen
D
None
Answer
Hydrogen
Explanation
Solution
First period has only two elements viz., H and He. Out of these two he has no tendency to loose or gain any electron. As such it is the element which represents highly electropositive and electronegative element.