Question

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

Explanation:

Electronegativity is defined as the relative strength with which an atom attracts electrons in a chemical bond. It's not about the number of electrons shared in an ionic bond (ionic bonds involve transfer not sharing), not just the number of electrons an element has, and not the partial charge in a bond.

Answer:

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