What Does It Mean If an Atom Is Said to Have

question 32

Multiple Choice

What does it mean if an atom is said to have a high electronegativity?

• A)The atom requires a large amount of energy to remove an electron from its structure.
• B)The atom is highly susceptible to losing a valence electron.
• C)The atom has a strong attraction for electrons in a chemical bond.
• D)The atom releases a large amount of energy when it gains an electron.
• E)The atom has more electrons around it than necessary; the atom has an expanded octet.