Which term represents the strength of the attraction an atom has for the electrons in a chemical bon

January 2018 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

12 Which term represents the strength of the attraction an atom has for the electrons in a chemical bond? (1) electrical conductivity

(2) electronegativity (3) first ionization energy

(4) specific heat capacity

Solution: Electronegativity is a scale that measures the attraction of an atom for the electrons in a chemical bond.

Answer: 2

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