What is electronegativity?

Electronegativity is the measure of the tendacy/ability of an atom to withdraw electron density in a chemical bonding pair of elcectrons. It is most commonly measured using the pauling scale.

JP
Answered by James P. Chemistry tutor

2921 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

1. Why does the first ionisation energy of atoms generally increase across a period?


Why does silicon dioxide have a higher melting point than sulphur?


In what conditions does sodium chloride conduct electricity and why?


Can you state and explain the chemistry behind Markovnikov's rule?


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