The Ability of an Atom to Attract the Shared Electrons

question 35

Multiple Choice

The ability of an atom to attract the shared electrons in a covalent bond is its

• A)nonpolarity.
• B)ionic character.
• C)electronegativity.
• D)bonding ability.
• E)polarity.

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