Question

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electronegativity refers to how well an element ______ electrons.
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a. attracts
b. repels
c. shares
d. hold onto

Explanation:

Electronegativity is defined as the ability of an atom (or element) to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond. "Attracts" (a) fits this definition. "Hold onto" (d) can also be a way to describe the ability to keep electrons (related to attraction). "Repels" (b) is incorrect as electronegativity is about pulling, not pushing electrons. "Shares" (c) is about covalent bonding's electron - sharing, not the definition of electronegativity.

Answer:

a. attracts, d. hold onto