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Higher electronegativity in one atom leads to unequal sharing of electrons.
Electronegativity has no effect on bond polarity.
Electronegativity affects the size of the atoms involved in the bond.
All atoms in a molecule have the same electronegativity.
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Electronegativity is a measure of how strongly an atom pulls electrons (how much it wants them). Other options are incorrect because Some think electronegativity doesn’t affect polarity; It is easy to think electronegativity changes an atom’s size.
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Electronegativity measures an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a molecule. It influences bond polarity and chemical reactions. Electronegativity trends across periods and groups provide insights into the nature of chemical bonds and the behavior of compounds.
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Electronegativity measures an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a molecule. It influences bond polarity and chemical reactions. Electronegativity trends across periods and groups provide insights into the nature of chemical bonds and the behavior of compounds.
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