Which statement best describes the electronegativity of an element?
Options
A. Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to produce energy while losing an electron.
B. Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to attract electrons during bond formation.
C. Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to lose electrons during cation formation.
D. Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to share electrons during a covalent bond formation.
Correct Answer
Electronegativity of an atom is it's ability to attract electrons during bond formation.
Explanation
Electronegativity, is a chemical property that describes the tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons (or electron density) towards itself.
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5. It is easier to roll a barrel full of coal tar than to pull it because
Options
A. the full weight of the barrel comes into play when it is pulled
B. the rolling friction is much less than the sliding friction
C. more surface area of the barrel is in contact with the road when it is pulled
D. coal tar is a liquid and it flows in the barrel when it is rolled