Electronegativity is a measure of _____.
A) the ability of a substance to conduct electricity
B) the charge on a polyatomic cation
C) the charge on a polyatomic anion
D) the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself
E) the oxidation number of an atom in a molecule or polyatomic anion

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Electronegativity is the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself. A substance's ability to conduct electricity relates to its conductivity, whereas charge on polyatomic ions and oxidation number both relate to the overall charge of a molecule or ion.

Electronegativity Is a Measure of _____