electronegativity

[US]/ɪˌlek.trəʊ.neɡ.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
[UK]/ɪˌlek.troʊ.neɡ.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Translation

n.the tendency of an atom to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

electronegativity difference

high electronegativity

low electronegativity

calculating electronegativity

electronegativity trends

electronegativity values

comparing electronegativity

predicting electronegativity

influences electronegativity

electronegativity scale

Example Sentences

the trend of electronegativity increases across a period in the periodic table.

fluorine exhibits the highest electronegativity among all elements.

electronegativity differences predict bond polarity in molecules.

noble gases have very low electronegativity values.

the electronegativity of oxygen is significantly higher than that of carbon.

understanding electronegativity is crucial for predicting chemical reactivity.

electronegativity values are used to classify bonds as ionic or covalent.

the pauling scale is a common method for measuring electronegativity.

electronegativity influences the distribution of electrons in a molecule.

a large electronegativity difference leads to a more polar bond.

comparing electronegativity helps predict the type of chemical bond formed.

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