Consider the positions of carbon, nitrogen, potassium, and calcium on the periodic table. the atoms of which element attract electrons most strongly in chemical bonds? carbon (c) calcium (ca) nitrogen (n) potassium (k)

Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Elements which are electronegative in nature tends to attract electrons towards themselves.

Out of the given options nitrogen has the highest electronegativity. Also, atomic number of nitrogen is 7 and its electronic configuration is .

So, in order to completely fill its octet it requires only one electron. Therefore, nitrogen will readily attract an electron.

the number of protons in the nucleus of a given element. has slight luster and conducts electricity at high temperatures like metal.but like a nonmetal,boron is brittle and does not conduct electricity well at low temperatures. in graphite, carbon is a soft,brittle solid.it is reflective,ductile,or malleable.