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

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Regina

17 February, 01:19

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

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Alani Woodward · Answer 1

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.

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