How Does an Atom's Electronegativity Relate to Its Ability to Become

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Multiple Choice

How does an atom's electronegativity relate to its ability to become oxidized?

• A)The greater the electronegativity of an atom,the greater its ability to become oxidized.
• B)The lower the electronegativity of an atom,the lower its ability to become oxidized.
• C)The greater the electronegativity of an atom,the lower its ability to become oxidized.
• D)Electronegativity does not effect the atom's ability to become oxidized.

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