Question

How is electronegativity defined? (1 point)
Responses

the tendency of an atom to give up electrons
the tendency of an atom to give up electrons - no response given

the overall number of negatively charged particles in an atom
the overall number of negatively charged particles in an atom - no response given

the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond
the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond - no response given

the overall negative charge on an atom

Answer 1

Electronegativity is defined as **the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond**.