electronegativity

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What does electronegativity mean?

The tendency, or a measure of the ability, of an atom or molecule to attract electrons when forming bonds.

Where does electronegativity come from?

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English negative Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English negativity English electronegativity From electro- + negativity.

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