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Free calculate electronegativity differences and bond types using pauling scale and other electronegativity scales.
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Electronegativity Scales
Pauling Scale
Δχ = |χA - χB|
- • Most commonly used scale
- • Based on bond energies
- • Range: 0.7 (Cs) to 4.0 (F)
- • Fluorine = 3.98 (highest)
- • Cesium = 0.79 (lowest)
Bond Type Classification
- • Δχ < 0.5: Nonpolar covalent
- • 0.5 ≤ Δχ < 1.7: Polar covalent
- • Δχ ≥ 1.7: Ionic
- • Higher Δχ = more polar bond
- • Used to predict bond properties