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Electronegativity is the measurement of the tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons (or electron density). Check FAQs
EN=IE+E.A5.6
EN - Electronegativity?IE - Ionization Energy?E.A - Electron Affinity?

Electronegativity Example

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7.9107Edit=27.2Edit+17.1Edit5.6
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Electronegativity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Electronegativity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
EN=IE+E.A5.6
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
EN=27.2J+17.1J5.6
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
EN=27.2+17.15.6
Next Step Evaluate
EN=7.91071428571429J
LAST Step Rounding Answer
EN=7.9107J

Electronegativity Formula Elements

Variables
Electronegativity
Electronegativity is the measurement of the tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons (or electron density).
Symbol: EN
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ionization Energy
The Ionization Energy is the minimum amount of energy required to remove the most loosely bound electron of an isolated neutral gaseous atom or molecule.
Symbol: IE
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Electron Affinity
The Electron Affinity is defined as the amount of energy released when an electron is attached to a neutral atom or molecule in the gaseous state to form a negative ion.
Symbol: E.A
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Electronegativity

​Go Electronegativity given energies in Kj mole
EN=IEKJmole+EAKJmole544

Other formulas in Electronegativity category

​Go Electronegativity of element B in KJ mole
ENb=ENa-0.1017Δkj
​Go Electronegativity of element B in kcal per mole
XB=XA-(0.208Δkcal)
​Go Electronegativity of element A in KJ mole
ENa=ENb+(0.1017Δkj)
​Go Electronegativity of element A in kcal per mole
XA=XB+(0.208Δkcal)

How to Evaluate Electronegativity?

Electronegativity evaluator uses Electronegativity = (Ionization Energy+Electron Affinity)/5.6 to evaluate the Electronegativity, The Electronegativity formula is defined as the measurement of the tendency of an atom to attract a shared pair of electrons (or electron density). The Pauling scale is the most commonly used. Electronegativity is denoted by EN symbol.

How to evaluate Electronegativity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Electronegativity, enter Ionization Energy (IE) & Electron Affinity (E.A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Electronegativity

What is the formula to find Electronegativity?
The formula of Electronegativity is expressed as Electronegativity = (Ionization Energy+Electron Affinity)/5.6. Here is an example- 7.910714 = (27.2+17.1)/5.6.
How to calculate Electronegativity?
With Ionization Energy (IE) & Electron Affinity (E.A) we can find Electronegativity using the formula - Electronegativity = (Ionization Energy+Electron Affinity)/5.6.
What are the other ways to Calculate Electronegativity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Electronegativity-
  • Electronegativity=(Ionization Energy in KJmole+Electron Affinity in KJmole)/544OpenImg
Can the Electronegativity be negative?
Yes, the Electronegativity, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Electronegativity?
Electronegativity is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Electronegativity can be measured.
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