Question

which phrase best describes electronegativity? (1 point)
the number of electrons an element shares in an ionic bond
the relative strength with which an element attracts electrons in a chemical bond
the number of electrons an element has
the partial charge an element carries in a covalent or ionic bond

Explanation:

Electronegativity is defined as the relative ability of an atom in a chemical bond to attract electrons to itself. It's not about the number of electrons shared in an ionic bond (which is about transfer in ionic bonds), the total number of electrons an element has, or the partial - charge in a bond.

Answer:

the relative strength with which an element attracts electrons in a chemical bond