How is electronegativity defined? (1 point)

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the overall number of negatively charged particles in an atom
the overall number of negatively charged particles in an atom

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

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