Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The electronegativity of an atom is a measure of its ability to attract electrons to its outer shell from another atom.
2. Table salt forms from sodium and chloride via hydrogen bonding.
3. Molecules are generally rigid structures and rarely change shape.
4. The presence of salt helps prevent oceans from freezing.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE

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