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3.1 Electronegativity
Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. Factors Affecting Electronegativity 1. Size of atom: Smaller atom → higher electronegativity. 2. Nuclear charge: Higher nuclear charge → higher electronegativity. 3. Scree
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3.1 Electronegativity
What is it?
Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### Factors Affecting Electronegativity 1. Size of atom: Smaller atom → higher electronegativity. 2. Nuclear charge: Higher nuclear charge → higher electronegativity. 3. **Scree
In simple words
3.1 Electronegativity is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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Full school-level explanation
Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### Factors Affecting Electronegativity 1. Size of atom: Smaller atom → higher electronegativity. 2. Nuclear charge: Higher nuclear charge → higher electronegativity. 3. **Scree
Why it matters
Understanding 3.1 Electronegativity helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
Deeper understanding
Go deeper on 3.1 Electronegativity: connect the definition to reasons, relationships, exceptions, and exam wording.
Exam focus
Key Point 1
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Exam focus
Quick revision
- Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### F
For long answers on 3.1 Electronegativity: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
Exam Focus
Exam Focus
Important points
- Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### F
Common exam traps
- Do not write about 3.1 Electronegativity without a clear definition.
- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
Long question structure
Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes
- Mistake
Do not write about 3.1 Electronegativity without a clear definition.
- Mistake
Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
- Mistake
Do not list facts without showing how they connect.
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Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### F
Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### Factors Affecting Electronegativity 1. **
- Definition
- Electronegativity is the power of a covalently bonded atom to attract the shared pair of electrons towards itself. ### Factors Affecting Electronegativity 1. **
- Critical warning
- Do not write about 3.1 Electronegativity without a clear definition.
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Define
Q1. Define 3.1 Electronegativity.
Explain
Q2. Explain the main ideas in 3.1 Electronegativity.
Example
Q3. Give one clear example of 3.1 Electronegativity and say why it fits.
Mistake
Q4. State one common mistake students make about 3.1 Electronegativity.
Exam note
Q5. Write a short exam note on 3.1 Electronegativity: definition, two points, one example.
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