Electronegativity Flashcards
1
Q
Define electronegativity.
A
The power of an atom to attract the electron density in covalent bond towards itself.
2
Q
What scale is used to measure electronegativity?
A
The Pauling scale.
3
Q
What 3 factors determine electronegativity?
A
- The nuclear charge
- The distance between the nucleus and the outermost electrons
- Electron shielding.
