Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18, Problem 9RAT
How does an atum's electronegativity relate to its ability to become oxidized?
- (a) The greater the electronegativity of an atom, the greater its ability to become oxidized.
- (b) The lower the electronegativity of an atom, the lower its ability to become oxidized.
- (c) The greater the electronegativity of an atom, the lower its ability to become oxidized.
- (d) Electronegativity does not affect the atom's ability to become oxidized.
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