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

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

the overall number of negatively

Answer 1

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