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What happens when electrons are passed from one atom to a more electronegative atom?

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The more electronegative atom becomes reduced (gain of electrons) because of the Redox reaction principle stating that reduction is a gain of electrons and oxidation is a loss of electrons. This will also allow for energy to be released.
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