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The Mulliken's Electronegativity proposed that the arithmetic mean of the first ionization energy and the electron affinity should be a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract electrons. Check FAQs
XM=0.5(IE+E.A)
XM - Mulliken's Electronegativity?IE - Ionization Energy?E.A - Electron Affinity?

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22.15Edit=0.5(27.2Edit+17.1Edit)
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Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
XM=0.5(IE+E.A)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
XM=0.5(27.2J+17.1J)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
XM=0.5(27.2+17.1)
LAST Step Evaluate
XM=22.15J

Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element Formula Elements

Variables
Mulliken's Electronegativity
The Mulliken's Electronegativity proposed that the arithmetic mean of the first ionization energy and the electron affinity should be a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract electrons.
Symbol: XM
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 Mulliken's Electronegativity

​Go Mulliken's Electronegativity from Pauling's Electronegativity
XM=XP+0.20.336
​Go Mulliken's Electronegativity from Allred Rochow's Electronegativity
XM=XA.R+0.744+0.20.336
​Go Mulliken's Electronegativity given Bond Energies
XM=E(A-B)-EA-AEB-B+0.20.336
​Go Mulliken's Electronegativity given Effective Nuclear Charge and Covalent Radius
XM=(0.359Zrcovalent2)+0.744+0.20.336

Other formulas in Mulliken's Electronegativity category

​Go Effective Nuclear Charge given Mulliken's Electronegativity
Z=((0.336XM)-0.2-0.744)(rcovalent2)0.359
​Go Covalent Radius given Mulliken's Electronegativity
rcovalent=0.359Z(0.336XM)-0.2-0.744
​Go Ionization Energy of element using Mulliken's Electronegativity
IE=(2XM)-E.A
​Go Electron Affinity of element using Mulliken's Electronegativity
E.A=(2XM)-IE

How to Evaluate Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element?

Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element evaluator uses Mulliken's Electronegativity = 0.5*(Ionization Energy+Electron Affinity) to evaluate the Mulliken's Electronegativity, The Mulliken's Electronegativity of element proposed that the arithmetic mean of the first ionization energy and the electron affinity should be a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract electrons. Mulliken's Electronegativity is denoted by XM symbol.

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

FAQs on Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element

What is the formula to find Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element?
The formula of Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element is expressed as Mulliken's Electronegativity = 0.5*(Ionization Energy+Electron Affinity). Here is an example- 22.15 = 0.5*(27.2+17.1).
How to calculate Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element?
With Ionization Energy (IE) & Electron Affinity (E.A) we can find Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element using the formula - Mulliken's Electronegativity = 0.5*(Ionization Energy+Electron Affinity).
What are the other ways to Calculate Mulliken's Electronegativity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mulliken's Electronegativity-
  • Mulliken's Electronegativity=(Pauling's Electronegativity+0.2)/0.336OpenImg
  • Mulliken's Electronegativity=(Allred-Rochow's Electronegativity+0.744+0.2)/0.336OpenImg
  • Mulliken's Electronegativity=(sqrt(Actual Bond Energy given Electronegativity-sqrt(Bond Energy of A₂ Molecule*Bond Energy of B₂ Molecule))+0.2)/0.336OpenImg
Can the Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element be negative?
Yes, the Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element?
Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Mulliken's Electronegativity of Element can be measured.
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