Electronegativity Flashcards by Samadhi Alagoda | Brainscape

Q

Define electronegativity.

A

The power of an atom to attract the electron density in covalent bond towards itself.

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What scale is used to measure electronegativity?

A

The Pauling scale.

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What 3 factors determine electronegativity?

A

The nuclear charge
The distance between the nucleus and the outermost electrons
Electron shielding.

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