Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
The tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons is called:
AIonization energy
BElectron affinity
CElectronegativity
DMetallic character
✓ Correct Answer: C — Electronegativity
Electronegativity is the measure of the ability of an atom to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.
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