Crossword clue: (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond

The most common answer is electronegativity (17 letters).

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electronegativity 17 letters wn-def

(chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond

negativity 10 letters wn-def

(chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond