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Definition: Pauling's Electronegativity is described as "the power of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself".
Purpose: This calculator determines the electronegativity difference between two atoms based on their bond energies.
The calculator uses Pauling's formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the electronegativity difference by comparing the actual bond energy with the geometric mean of the homonuclear bond energies.
Details: Electronegativity helps predict bond polarity, chemical reactivity, and the nature of chemical bonds in molecules.
Tips: Enter the bond energies in joules for the A-B bond and the A-A and B-B homonuclear bonds. All values must be positive.
Q1: What units should I use for bond energies?
A: The calculator uses joules (J) for all energy inputs.
Q2: Where can I find bond energy values?
A: Bond energies are typically available in chemistry reference tables or databases.
Q3: What does the result represent?
A: The result is the electronegativity difference between the two atoms on the Pauling scale.
Q4: Can I use this for polyatomic molecules?
A: This calculator is designed for diatomic molecules. For polyatomic molecules, more complex calculations are needed.
Q5: How accurate is Pauling's method?
A: Pauling's method provides good estimates but more precise quantum mechanical calculations are available for advanced applications.