24. Electronegativity and bonding
• Electronegativity: The ability of an atom to
attract e-.
– This causes some atoms to “share” electrons
unequally.
25. Electronegativity and bonding
• Electronegativity: The ability of an atom to
attract e-.
– This causes some atoms to “share” electrons
unequally.
• How is this determined?
– Find the difference (subtract) in
electronegativity.