NCEA L3 Chemistry Practice Questions - NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (New Zealand, Year 13) Exam

Which statement is the best definition of electronegativity?

The energy released when a gaseous atom gains an electron. The energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom. The relative attraction of a bonded atom for the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond. The total positive charge experienced by valence electrons in an atom.

Correct Answer:

The relative attraction of a bonded atom for the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond.

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