Electronegativity Calculator

Compare electronegativity values and determine bond polarity between elements.

Element 1

Element 2

C

Carbon

2.55

+

O

Oxygen

3.44

Electronegativity Difference

0.89

Bond Type

Polar Covalent

Ionic Character

18.0%

Dipole Direction

C(δ+) → O(δ-)

Bond Polarity Guidelines

ΔEN < 0.4: Nonpolar covalent (electrons shared equally)
0.4 ≤ ΔEN < 1.7: Polar covalent (unequal sharing)
ΔEN ≥ 1.7: Ionic (electron transfer)