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The Mulliken electronegativity can be approximated directly into the Pauling scale using energies inPeriodic Table and Periodicity Chemistry Question

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The Mulliken electronegativity can be approximated directly into the Pauling scale using energies in $\text{kJ/mol}$ by the empirical formula $X_P \approx \frac{IE + EA}{540}$. If a halogen atom has $IE = 1256 \text{ kJ/mol}$ and the absolute magnitude of its electron affinity is $364 \text{ kJ/mol}$, what is its approximate Pauling electronegativity rounded to the nearest integer?

Answer: 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

Using the given formula with values in $\text{kJ/mol}$: $X_P = \frac{1256 + 364}{540} = \frac{1620}{540} = 3.0$. This matches the electronegativity of Chlorine.

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