Electronegativity

question 32

Multiple Choice

Electronegativity

• A)is a measure of an atom's attraction for an electron in a chemical bond.
• B)is the total negative charge on a polyatomic anion.
• C)is the same for all of the elements in a family or group.
• D)decreases from left to right across a period on the periodic table.

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Definitions:

Igneous Intrusion

The process and resultant feature where magma cuts through pre-existing rock layers, cooling and solidifying underground.

Anticline

A geological feature characterized by a convex fold in rock layers that arches upward, often associated with oil reserves.

Syncline

A geological fold with layers that dip inward from both sides towards the central axis, typically forming a trough.

Monocline

A geological fold in which all strata are inclined in the same direction, forming a step-like structure.