Directions
Read the following questions. Choose the right answer.
There is only ONE correct answer to each question.
Electronegativity of an atom is defined as its ability to:
- accept an electron pair during chemical reactions
- donate an electron pair during chemical reactions
- attract electrons within a chemical bond toward itself
- form ions by gaining or losing electrons
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Correct answer: C. attract electrons within a chemical bond toward itself
Why
Electronegativity specifically measures an atom's tendency to pull shared bonding electrons toward itself within a chemical bond.