Electropositivity

[jillian1k]

Is electropositivity just the opposite of electronegativity? Would it literally be the opposite periodic/group trend of electronegativity with it increasing down a group and right to left across a period? There was a problem in the chapter 3 homework about this and I just want to make sure I understand the concept correctly.
Thanks!

[Elizabeth Bamishaye 2I]

Yes, it is the complete opposite. Electropositivity is more for metals while electronegativity is more for non-metals. It increases in a group from top to bottom and decreases across a period from left to right.

[Maria1E]

Additionally, the more electronegative an element is, the less electropositive it is and vice versa.

[Jessica_Singh_1J]

Yes, given that electropositivity is the opposite of electronegativity, it can be defined as the ability of an element to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations).