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

---

Definitions:

Quadratic Formula

A formula that provides the solutions to a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0 as x = (-b ± sqrt(b^2 - 4ac))/(2a).

Maximum Height

The highest point or peak that an object or entity can reach or has reached.

Rectangular

Relating to a shape or object with a longer length than width, characterized by right angles and parallel opposite sides.

Diagonal Path

A line segment that connects two non-adjacent corners in a polygon or polyhedron.