Multiple Choice
The partial negative charge in a molecule of water occurs because _____.
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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The attraction of an atom for the electrons in a covalent bond is called its:
A
electronegativity
B
ionization energy
C
electron affinity
D
atomic radius
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Understand the question is asking for the term that describes how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a covalent bond.
Recall that electronegativity is defined as the tendency of an atom to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.
Differentiate electronegativity from other terms: ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron, electron affinity is the energy change when an atom gains an electron, and atomic radius is the size of the atom.
Recognize that since the question focuses on attraction of electrons within a covalent bond, the correct concept is electronegativity.
Conclude that the term describing an atom's attraction for electrons in a covalent bond is electronegativity.
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