What quantity does the electronegativity of an atom represent

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Tgoneil · Answer 1 · 2018-03-12T20:33:19+0000

We use a quantity called electronegativity to estimate whether a given bond will be nonpolar covalent, polar covalent, or ionic. Electronegativity is defined as the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself.

What quantity does the electronegativity of an atom represent

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