the strength of an atom's attraction for the electrons in chemical bond is the atom's...?

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the strength of an atom's attraction for the electrons in chemical bond is the atom's...?

electronegativity? am i right!

2006-12-18 08:54:12 · 5 answers · asked by Lisa 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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yes u r right

2006-12-18 09:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by ibrar 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Yes. An element that is highly electronegative pulls more on the electrons in a bond, such as oxygen in H20. This creates a polar bond, where there is a small negative charge on the oxygen, and a small positive charge in between the hydrogens.

2006-12-18 09:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2006-12-18 09:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by HS Sweetness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

correct

2006-12-18 08:56:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

wright

2006-12-18 09:07:44 · answer #5 · answered by curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋