Question

1 multiple choice 2 points
which atom has the higher electronegativity?
image of two atoms, b (green, δ+) and a (yellow, δ−), connected by a bond
options:

• the electronegativity is the same
• more ionic
• atom b
• more covalent
• atom a
• bond dipole
• the bond
• molecular dipole
• not enough information to answer

Explanation:

Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond. In the given bond, Atom A has a partial negative charge ($\delta^-$) and Atom B has a partial positive charge ($\delta^+$). This indicates that Atom A attracts the bonding electrons more strongly, meaning it has a higher electronegativity than Atom B.

Answer:

Atom A