Worked Solution & Example Answer:Define electronegativity. - Leaving Cert Chemistry - Question a - 2010
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Define electronegativity.
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Electronegativity is defined as a relative measure of the attraction that an atom has for shared electrons in a covalent bond. It quantitatively expresses how strongly an atom can attract and hold onto the electrons that are involved in bonding with other atoms.
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