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what do you mean by electronegativity

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 A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons is called electronegativity. The most commonly used scale to measure electronegativity is the Pauling Scale. Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

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ELECTRONEGATIVITY

• Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond.
• Non-metals are more Electronegative.
• Most electronegative elements in the periodic table are :- Fluorine > Oxygen > Nitrogen ≥ Chlorine