| Because halogens are highly electronegative, their atoms normally retain negative charge in these compounds. |
| The centers of corresponding ellipsoids are close, in agreement with well-known restrictions on the hydrogen bonding of electronegative atoms. |
| Consequently, the more electronegative atom has a partial negative charge. |
| Specifically, large electropositive or electronegative regions can reasonably attract oppositely charged entities through long-range electrostatic interactions. |
| Also, the energy has such a large negative value, because the cholesterol hydroxyl interaction with the phosphate group involves several electronegative phosphate oxygens. |
| Lead dioxide, on the other hand, is highly electronegative, preferring to absorb electrons in chemical reactions. |
