Electronegativity Is a Measure of _____

question 39

Multiple Choice

Electronegativity is a measure of _____.

• A) the ability of a substance to conduct electricity
• B) the charge on a polyatomic cation
• C) the charge on a polyatomic anion
• D) the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself
• E) the oxidation number of an atom in a molecule or polyatomic anion

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Definitions:

Metacognition

The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, often referred to as "thinking about thinking."

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present.

Symbolic Thinking

The ability to use symbols, images, or objects to represent something that is not physically present, commonly seen in language, mathematics, and art.

Logical Thinking

The process of reasoning consistently and systematically to come to a conclusion.