Electronegative Atom
Definition
An electronegative atom has a high affinity for electrons, meaning it has a tendency to attract shared electrons in a covalent bond towards itself.
Related terms
Electron Affinity: This is the amount of energy released when an electron is added to a neutral atom or molecule to form a negative ion.
Ionization Energy: This is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion.
Polarity: This refers to the distribution of ions in molecules.
"Electronegative Atom" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Chemistry
Study guides (1)
AP Biology - 1.1 Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding
Are you a college student?
Study guides for the entire semester
200k practice questions
Glossary of 50k key terms - memorize important vocab
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Cram Events
Merch Shop
Crisis Text Line
Help Center
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.