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Which of the following are true statements about electronegativity?

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A. A very electronegative atom gives up electrons quickly in reactions.
B. Electronegativity increases as the number of protons in an atom decreases.
C. Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons.
D. Electronegativity tends to be higher in nonmetals than in metals.

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The correct answer is C. Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons.
It is best illustrated as the tendency of an atom to draw a shared pair of electrons towards itself. It is affected by its atomic number and the distance of valence electrons reside from the charged nucleus.

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