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Definition: The Covalent Ionic Resonance Energy is the kinetic energy produced as a result of large participation of orbitals or covalent-ionic mixing.
Purpose: This calculation helps in understanding the energy contribution from resonance between covalent and ionic structures in chemical bonding.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: The resonance energy is calculated as the square of Pauling's electronegativity value.
Details: Understanding resonance energy helps predict molecular stability, reactivity, and bonding characteristics in chemical compounds.
Tips: Enter Pauling's electronegativity value (must be > 0). The calculator will compute the resonance energy.
Q1: What is Pauling's electronegativity?
A: It's a measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond, as defined by Linus Pauling.
Q2: What units does this calculator use?
A: The result is given in Joules, with input being unitless Pauling electronegativity values.
Q3: What's a typical range for Pauling's electronegativity?
A: Values range from about 0.7 (Cs) to 4.0 (F) on the Pauling scale.
Q4: How is this energy related to chemical bonding?
A: Higher resonance energy indicates greater contribution from ionic-covalent resonance in the bond.
Q5: Can this be used for polyatomic molecules?
A: This calculates energy for a single bond. For molecules, consider averaging or summing relevant bond energies.