Question

Define the term electronegativity. explain

Answer 1

Pauling defined electronegativity is the power of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electrons. It is one of the most widely used scales ofelectronegativity. According to Pauling electronegativity scale, Fluorine has more ability to attract electrons to itself, followed by oxygen.

Answer 2

Answer:

Electronegativity :

It is the tendency of a bonded atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electrons towards it self