how badly an atom 'wants' an additional electron1. the element with less shells has a higher electronegativity (closer to nucleus)2. the element with more protons has a higher electronegativity (stronger negative pull)- noble gasses have a value of 0

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how badly an atom 'wants' an additional electron
1. the element with less shells has a higher electronegativity (closer to nucleus)
2. the element with more protons has a higher electronegativity (stronger negative pull)
- noble gasses have a value of 0