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electronegativity

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electronegativity [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌnɛgəˈtɪvɪtɪ]
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) the state of being electronegative
2. (Chemistry) a measure of the ability of a specified atom to attract electrons in a molecule
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Noun1.electronegativity - (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond
tendency, inclination - a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect; "the alkaline inclination of the local waters"; "fabric with a tendency to shrink"
chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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electronegativity [ɪˌlɛktrəʊˌnɛgəˈtɪvɪtɪ] nelettronegatività


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Forming these alloys has been limited to elements close in atomic radii and electronegativity up until now," said Professor Rajeev Ahuja of UU.
The term hydrogen bonding refers to the fact that if hydrogen is bonded to oxygen, nitrogen or fluorine, there will be a change in electronegativity that will result in the hydrogen atoms then seeking out other oxygen, nitrogen or fluorine atoms.
 
 
 
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