Question

When electrons move closer to a more electronegative atom, what happens?

Answer 1

Answer:

There will be a reduction of the more electro-negative atom and energy will be released

Explanation:

oxidation is the loss of electron while reduction is the gain of electron. in most cases electronegative elements acts as oxidizing agents and are reduced, while electropositive elements acts as reducing agents and are oxidized.

In a situation where we have two electronegative atoms, the less electronegative would tend to behave as electropositve and lose its electron.

When these electron is gained by the more electronegative atom, it will become reduced and energy will be released.