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  • Aluminum vs. Sodium: Understanding Electronegativity
    Yes, aluminum is more electronegative than sodium.

    Here's why:

    * Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.

    * Aluminum has an electronegativity value of 1.61 on the Pauling scale.

    * Sodium has an electronegativity value of 0.93 on the Pauling scale.

    Since aluminum has a higher electronegativity value than sodium, it is more likely to attract electrons in a bond with sodium.

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