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How is electronegativity defined? (1 point)
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the tendency of an atom to give up electrons
the tendency of an atom to give up electrons

the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond
the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond

the overall negative charge on an atom
the overall negative charge on an atom

the overall number of negatively charged particles in an atom

Answer 1

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