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An electronegative atom, or element, is one that easily gains electrons. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Electronegativity is a measure of the ability of an atom or molecule to attract electrons in the context of a chemical bond. ... Properties The electron is a fundamental subatomic particle which carries a negative electric charge. ...

The most electronegative (commonly used) elements are fluorine, oxygen, and chlorine. General Name, Symbol, Number fluorine, F, 9 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 2, p Appearance pale greenish-yellow gas Atomic mass 18. ... General Name, Symbol, Number oxygen, O, 8 Chemical series Chalcogens Group, Period, Block 16, 2, p Appearance colorless Atomic mass 15. ... General Name, Symbol, Number chlorine, Cl, 17 Chemical series halogens Group, Period, Block 17, 3, p Appearance yellowish green Atomic mass 35. ...

See electronegativity for full discussion. Electronegativity is a measure of the ability of an atom or molecule to attract electrons in the context of a chemical bond. ...