The Electronegativity of an Atom is Related to The

Question

The electronegativity of an atom is related to the:
A)number of electrons in its nucleus
B)number of neutrons in its nucleus
C)number of protons in its nucleus
D)the combined number of neutrons and protons in its nucleus

Accepted Answer

Electronegativity is the measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond. It is related to the number of protons in the nucleus because the more protons an atom has, the stronger its electric charge, and the greater its ability to attract electrons.