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What is the definition of electronegativity?
What is the definition of electronegativity?
- The ability to pull electrons from another atom and hold them tightly (correct)
- The ability to push electrons towards another atom
- The ability to repel electrons from another atom
- The ability to release electrons to another atom
Which element has the least electronegative value on Pauling's scale?
Which element has the least electronegative value on Pauling's scale?
- Francium (correct)
- Fluorine
- Oxygen
- Carbon
How does the electronegativity value of an element affect its ability to attract or hold electrons?
How does the electronegativity value of an element affect its ability to attract or hold electrons?
- Electronegativity value has no correlation with the ability to attract or hold electrons
- Lower electronegativity means less ability to attract or hold electrons
- Higher electronegativity means less ability to attract or hold electrons
- Higher electronegativity means higher ability to attract or hold electrons (correct)
Which type of bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Which type of bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
What is the most electronegative element according to Linus Pauling's scale?
What is the most electronegative element according to Linus Pauling's scale?
What determines if a covalent bond is polar or nonpolar?
What determines if a covalent bond is polar or nonpolar?
What does an electronegativity difference (ΔEN) of 0 indicate about a covalent bond?
What does an electronegativity difference (ΔEN) of 0 indicate about a covalent bond?
According to the electronegativity values in the text, which bond is classified as polar covalent?
According to the electronegativity values in the text, which bond is classified as polar covalent?
Why do nonmetals on the right side of the periodic table have higher electronegativities?
Why do nonmetals on the right side of the periodic table have higher electronegativities?
How can the trend of increasing electronegativity across a period be explained?
How can the trend of increasing electronegativity across a period be explained?
Why does electronegativity decrease down a group on the periodic table?
Why does electronegativity decrease down a group on the periodic table?
Why do most noble gases have an electronegativity value of 0.0?
Why do most noble gases have an electronegativity value of 0.0?
Why do elements with atomic numbers above 104 have electronegativity values of 0.0?
Why do elements with atomic numbers above 104 have electronegativity values of 0.0?
What makes long chain fatty acids found in oils and fats nonpolar?
What makes long chain fatty acids found in oils and fats nonpolar?
How is the polarity of the amide bond used in drug manufacture?
How is the polarity of the amide bond used in drug manufacture?
