Question

covalent and ionic bonding quick check
4 of 5
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 partial charge an element carries in a covalent or ionic bond
the number of electrons an element has

Explanation:

Electronegativity is defined as the relative strength with which an atom attracts electrons in a chemical bond. Ionic bonds involve electron transfer (not sharing as in the first option). Partial charge (third option) is related to polarity in bonds but not the definition of electronegativity. The number of electrons an element has (fourth option) is just the electron count, not related to electronegativity.

Answer:

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