Electronegativity

What is electronegativity and how does it influence bonding between elements?

• Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's size and has no influence on bonding

• Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons. It determines whether the bond will be ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent.

• Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's color and affects the strength of covalent bonds

• Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's mass and determines metallic bonding

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of the following will have a higher electronegativity than arsenic (As)?

• Carbon (C)
• Neon (Ne)
• Antimony (Sb)
• Germanium (Ge)

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What term is used to describe "A measure of the size of an atom"

• chemical reactivity
• atomic radius
• energy levels
• orbit

What term is used to describe "The energy required to remove an electron from gaseous atoms"

• excitation energy
• ionization energy
• polarization energy
• electrolytic energy 

Which element has a greater ELECTRONEGATIVITY, sulfur (S) or tellurium (Te)?

• sulfur

• tellurium

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2