What is electronegativity?

Simple definition: Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding air of electrons to itself

AR
Answered by Adam R. Chemistry tutor

3325 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

What are geometrical isomers? Explain, structurally, why geometrical isomers exist.


Calculate the empirical formula of a compound containing 77.7% Iron and 22.3% of oxygen.


Name and draw the mechanism where bromoethane reacts with NaOH to form ethanol.


How to predict the bond angle and shape of a molecule of NH3


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning