Electronegativity Calculator
Calculate electronegativity differences, predict bond polarity, and determine ionic character of bonds.
Select Elements
Common Pairs:
Bond Type
Ionic
Electronegativity Difference: 2.23
Analysis:
- More electronegative: Cl
- Dipole direction: Na -> Cl
- Electrons shift toward: Cl
Understanding Electronegativity
Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond. Higher electronegativity means stronger attraction. The difference between two atoms' electronegativities determines bond polarity: <0.4 is nonpolar covalent, 0.4-1.7 is polar covalent, and >1.7 is ionic.
Electronegativity Scales
Pauling Scale
Based on bond dissociation energies. Most widely used.
Mulliken Scale
Average of ionization energy and electron affinity.
Allred-Rochow
Based on effective nuclear charge and covalent radius.
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Formula Source: Chemistry: The Central Science
by Brown, LeMay, Bursten