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3. What does electronegativity mean? A. Affinity for electrons in covalent bonds B. Repulsion of electrons in covalent bonds C. The negativity of a molecule due to the number of electrons D. An atom's ability to steal electrons in ionic bonds

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Answer:

d

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User Sahal Nazar
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Ok not sure about the others but electronegativity is basically an atoms hunger for electron
Greater the electronegativity, great the desire the atom hasbfor electron. So basically the answer is D
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