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which factors affect the strength of attraction of each atom to the electrons in a covalent bond?
charge of nucleus
size of atom
number of neutrons in atom
number of electrons in atom
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Explanation:

• Charge of nucleus: A higher - charged nucleus has a stronger electrostatic attraction for the electrons in a covalent bond.
• Size of atom: Smaller atoms have their valence electrons closer to the nucleus, resulting in a stronger attraction.
• Number of neutrons in atom: Neutrons are neutral, so they do not directly affect the electrostatic attraction between the nucleus and electrons.
• Number of electrons in atom: While the number of electrons is related to the atom's electron - shell structure, it is the charge of the nucleus (protons) and the distance of electrons (related to atom size) that directly affect the attraction to bonding electrons.

Answer:

charge of nucleus, size of atom