HelloI would like to know the factors that determine the

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Electronegativity is influenced by various factors, including the atom's position in the periodic table, its electron affinity, and the specific molecular environment. It plays a significant role in determining properties such as pKa, hydrogen bond formation, and van der Waals (vdW) bond strength. However, electronegativity is not the sole determinant of these chemical parameters, as it is not a fundamental parameter and has multiple definitions that can vary in interpretation. Other factors, such as molecular geometry and the presence of other atoms, also contribute to the overall chemical behavior of a molecule.
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hello!

I would like to know the factors that determine the electronegativity of a specific atom inside a specific molecule inside a specific solution, under specific environment situation

I also would like to know what does electronegativity determines, eg. pKa, formation of hydrogen bonds, strength of vdW bonds, etc

is electronegativity the one and only fundamental parameter to determine all the other chemical parameters?

thanks!
 
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Electronegativity is certainly not a fundamental parameter.
There are at least a hand full of not completely convincing and differing definitions of EN.
 
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