Question

Which statement best describes the electronegativity of an element?
A) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to lose electrons during cation formation.
B) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to share electrons during a covalent bond formation.
C) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to gain electrons during anion formation.
D) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to produce energy while losing an electron.
E) Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to attract electrons during bond formation.

Answer 1

@Rushwr

Answer 2

Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons

Answer 3

So it's E

Answer 4

I think it's E am I right??

Answer 5

yep.

Answer 6

Thanks

Answer 7

anytym :)