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What is electronegativity?

A) The ability of a nucleus to attract neutrons
B) The ability of an atom to attract shared electrons in a bond
C) The charge on an ion
D) The number of valence electrons

Explanation

Electronegativity measures an atom's ability to attract bonding electrons. Fluorine has the highest electronegativity.

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