Which term describes the degree to which an element attracts electrons? view available hint (s) which term describes the degree to which an element attracts electrons? oxidation. reduction. electronegativity. polarity?

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Tori Wong

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27 March, 14:42

Which term describes the degree to which an element attracts electrons? view available hint (s) which term describes the degree to which an element attracts electrons? oxidation. reduction. electronegativity. polarity?

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Brynlee Black · Answer 1

Answer is: electronegativity.

Electronegativity (χ) is a property that describes the tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons. Atoms with higher electronegativity attracts more electrons towards it, electrons are closer to that atom. For example fluorine has electronegativity approximately χ = 4 and oxygen χ = 3,5, fluorine attracts electron and he has negative charge and oxygen has positive charge.