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.

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Definitions:

Latissimus Dorsi

The large muscle of the back.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the front of the chest that attaches to the shoulder and sternum, involved in movements of the shoulder and arm.

Deltoid

Refers to the triangular muscle on the shoulder, involved in arm movements and known for its shape.

Circular Sphincter

A circular muscle that constricts or dilates to regulate the passage of substances through an opening in the body, such as the pyloric sphincter in the digestive system.