Question

atoms that have a high electronegativity, ______________. give up their electrons more easily. hold on to their electrons more tightly. have more electron shells.

Explanation:

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond. Atoms with high electronegativity have a strong pull for electrons, meaning they hold on to their electrons more tightly. Atoms that give up electrons easily have low electronegativity (like metals in ionic bonding). The number of electron shells is related to atomic size (more shells usually mean larger atoms) but not directly to high electronegativity (e.g., fluorine has 2 electron shells and is the most electronegative element).

Answer:

hold on to their electrons more tightly.