The Ability of an Atom in a Molecule to Attract

question 71

Multiple Choice

The ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons is best quantified by the .

• A) first ionization potential
• B) diamagnetism
• C) paramagnetism
• D) electron change- to- mass ratio
• E) electronegativity

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Definitions:

Insecticide

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