Meaning of the word electronegativity in English
What does electronegativity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
electronegativity
US /ɪˌlek·troʊˌneɡ·əˈtɪv·ɪ·t̬i/
UK /ɪˌlɛk.trəʊ.nɛɡ.əˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
Noun
the tendency of an atom or a functional group to attract electrons (or electron density) towards itself
Example:
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Fluorine has the highest electronegativity among all elements.
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The difference in electronegativity between two atoms determines the type of bond.