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When electrons move closer to a more electronegative atom, what happens? the more electronegative atom is _____?
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When electrons move closer to a more electronegative atom, what happens? the more electronegative atom is _____?

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When an electron, which is negatively charged, moves towards an electronegative atom, the electronegative atom pulls in the electron. This causes the electronegative atom to be reduced. This entire process also releases energy.
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