Acidity based on electronegativity [ENDORSED]

[Edmond Chu 1C]

Is there a relationship between electronegativity and acidity? If so, what is the relationship?

[Justin_Choo_3J]

Hello!!

Electronegativity and acidity are directly proportional to one another such that as the electronegativity of an element increases, its acidity increases.

[Christine Lin 1H]

Like Justin said, as electronegativity increases, acidity increases because the bonds become more polar, the electrons are taken away from H+. This makes it easier to break off.

[Cindy Vo 3E]

As electronegativity increases, the acidity increases. So there are directly proportional.

[Hailey Sarmiento 3E]

Acidity and electronegativity are directly proportional since a Lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. So as acidity increases, electronegativity increases as well.

[Akshat Katoch 2K]

Acidity and Electronegativity are directly proportional. As electronegativity increases so do the acidity.