Electronegativity
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A measure of how strongly an atom attracts extra electrons to itself.[1] Electronegativity is assigned a number on and arbitrary scale from 0 to 4. Metals have electronegativities less that 2. Electronegativity increases from left to right on the periodic chart, and decreases from top to bottom.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998