Electronegativity Chart & Trends

Complete interactive electronegativity chart, trend graph, and bond predictor for all 118 elements. Explore the Pauling scale, test your knowledge with games, and master chemical bonds.

Fluorine: 3.98 — HighestFrancium: 0.70 — LowestAll 118 Elements Mapped
H2.2
HeN/A
Li0.98
Be1.57
B2.04
C2.55
N3.04
O3.44
F3.98
NeN/A
Na0.93
Mg1.31
Al1.61
Si1.9
P2.19
S2.58
Cl3.16
ArN/A
K0.82
Ca1
Sc1.36
Ti1.54
V1.63
Cr1.66
Mn1.55
Fe1.83
Co1.88
Ni1.91
Cu1.9
Zn1.65
Ga1.81
Ge2.01
As2.18
Se2.55
Br2.96
Kr3
Rb0.82
Sr0.95
Y1.22
Zr1.33
Nb1.6
Mo2.16
Tc1.9
Ru2.2
Rh2.28
Pd2.2
Ag1.93
Cd1.69
In1.78
Sn1.96
Sb2.05
Te2.1
I2.66
Xe2.6
Cs0.79
Ba0.89
Lu1.27
Hf1.3
Ta1.5
W2.36
Re1.9
Os2.2
Ir2.2
Pt2.28
Au2.54
Hg2
Tl1.62
Pb2.33
Bi2.02
Po2
At2.2
Rn2.2
Fr0.7
Ra0.9
Lr1.3
RfN/A
DbN/A
SgN/A
BhN/A
HsN/A
MtN/A
DsN/A
RgN/A
CnN/A
NhN/A
FlN/A
McN/A
LvN/A
TsN/A
OgN/A
La1.1
Ce1.12
Pr1.13
Nd1.14
Pm1.13
Sm1.17
Eu1.2
Gd1.2
Tb1.1
Dy1.22
Ho1.23
Er1.24
Tm1.25
Yb1.1
Ac1.1
Th1.3
Pa1.5
U1.38
Np1.36
Pu1.28
Am1.13
Cm1.28
Bk1.3
Cf1.3
Es1.3
Fm1.3
Md1.3
No1.3
EN Legend:

What is Electronegativity? It measures how strongly an atom attracts shared electrons within a chemical bond. Values on the Pauling scale range from 0.70 (Francium, lowest) to 3.98 (Fluorine, highest). Electronegativity increases left to right across a period and decreases top to bottom down a group.

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What is Electronegativity?

Electronegativity is an atom's ability to attract shared electrons toward itself within a chemical bond. Measured on the Pauling scale (0.70–3.98), it determines whether a bond is ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent. Fluorine (3.98) has the highest electronegativity; Francium (0.70) has the lowest.

Define Electronegativity in Chemistry

Introduced by Linus Pauling in 1932, electronegativity is a dimensionless and relative property calculated from bond dissociation energies. It specifically applies to atoms participating in covalent bonds. Unlike a direct measurement of energy, it serves as a reliable predictive index. Pauling's insight revolutionized structural chemistry by quantifying how "unequally" electrons are shared. (Reference: Pauling, L. (1932). "The Nature of the Chemical Bond." Journal of the American Chemical Society).

Electronegativity — Simple Explanation

Think of a covalent bond as a tug-of-war for electrons. Electronegativity is simply how strongly an atom pulls on the rope. In a water molecule (H₂O), Oxygen is far more electronegative than Hydrogen. Oxygen wins the tug-of-war, pulling the shared electrons closer to itself. This makes the Oxygen end slightly negative (δ−) and the Hydrogen ends slightly positive (δ+).

What Does Electronegativity Mean in Practice?

In practice, chemists use it to predict bond behavior using three thresholds: If the difference (ΔEN) is below 0.4, it is a nonpolar covalent bond (e.g., Cl₂). If ΔEN is between 0.4 and 1.7, it is a polar covalent bond (e.g., HCl). If ΔEN is above 1.7, it is an ionic bond (e.g., NaCl).

Electronegativity vs Electron Affinity

Electronegativity describes an atom's electron-attracting power within an existing covalent bond and is a relative dimensionless scale. Electron affinity is the actual energy released (measured in kJ/mol) when an isolated gaseous atom gains one electron. Both generally increase across a period, but they are measuring fundamentally different physical realities.

Pauling, Mulliken and Allred-Rochow Scales Compared

1. Pauling Scale

Created in 1932, ranges from 0.70 to 3.98, and is calculated from bond dissociation energies. It is the most widely used scale worldwide and the exclusive standard for exam boards. Cite: Pauling's original paper.

2. Mulliken Scale

Based on ionization energy (IE) and electron affinity (EA). Formula: χM = (IE + EA) / 2. Conversion to Pauling: χPauling ≈ 0.187 × χMulliken + 0.17. Primarily used in strict quantum chemistry contexts.

3. Allred-Rochow Scale

Based on effective nuclear charge (Zeff) and covalent radius (r). Formula: χAR = 0.744 + (3590 × Zeff) / r². More accurate for certain metallic bonding and crystallographic contexts.

Recommendation: For all AP Chemistry, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CBSE, and GCSE exams, use Pauling values exclusively to avoid confusion.

Why Does Electronegativity Increase Across a Period?

Electronegativity increases left to right across a period because nuclear charge increases while the number of electron shells stays the same. Each additional proton pulls bonding electrons more strongly. Shielding from inner electrons remains nearly constant. In Period 2: Li (0.98) → Be (1.57) → B (2.04) → C (2.55) → N (3.04) → O (3.44) → F (3.98).

This is driven by Effective Nuclear Charge (Zeff = Z − σ). Because electrons are being added to the same valence shell, they do not shield each other effectively. The increasing positive pull from the nucleus dominates, shrinking the atomic radius and violently tugging on shared bonding electrons. Noble gases are excluded from this trend as they do not typically form bonds.

ElementSymbolZEN ValueZeff (approx.)
LithiumLi30.98+1.28
BerylliumBe41.57+1.91
BoronB52.04+2.42
CarbonC62.55+3.14
NitrogenN73.04+3.83
OxygenO83.44+4.45
FluorineF93.98+5.10

Why Does Electronegativity Decrease Down a Group?

Electronegativity decreases down a group because each new period adds an electron shell. More shells mean more shielding between the nucleus and the bonding electrons. The valence electrons sit farther from the nucleus and experience less attraction. In Group 17: F (3.98) → Cl (3.16) → Br (2.96) → I (2.66) → At (2.20).

The shielding mechanism overpowers the increase in nuclear charge. As atomic radius grows dramatically moving down a group, the nucleus is simply too far away from the bonding electron pair to exert a strong pull. A notable advanced exception, often tested in JEE Advanced, involves the lanthanide contraction, where poor shielding by f-orbitals causes slight EN anomalies in Period 6 post-lanthanide elements.

ElementPeriodEN ValueAtomic Radius (pm)
Fluorine23.9864
Chlorine33.1699
Bromine42.96114
Iodine52.66133
Astatine62.20150

Electronegativity Values — All 118 Elements

Atomic No.ElementSymbolPauling ENPeriodGroupCategory
1HydrogenH2.211Nonmetal
2HeliumHeN/A118Noble Gas
3LithiumLi0.9821Alkali Metal
4BerylliumBe1.5722Alkaline Earth Metal
5BoronB2.04213Metalloid
6CarbonC2.55214Nonmetal
7NitrogenN3.04215Nonmetal
8OxygenO3.44216Nonmetal
9FluorineF3.98217Halogen
10NeonNeN/A218Noble Gas
11SodiumNa0.9331Alkali Metal
12MagnesiumMg1.3132Alkaline Earth Metal
13AluminumAl1.61313Post-Transition Metal
14SiliconSi1.9314Metalloid
15PhosphorusP2.19315Nonmetal
16SulfurS2.58316Nonmetal
17ChlorineCl3.16317Halogen
18ArgonArN/A318Noble Gas
19PotassiumK0.8241Alkali Metal
20CalciumCa142Alkaline Earth Metal
21ScandiumSc1.3643Transition Metal
22TitaniumTi1.5444Transition Metal
23VanadiumV1.6345Transition Metal
24ChromiumCr1.6646Transition Metal
25ManganeseMn1.5547Transition Metal
26IronFe1.8348Transition Metal
27CobaltCo1.8849Transition Metal
28NickelNi1.91410Transition Metal
29CopperCu1.9411Transition Metal
30ZincZn1.65412Transition Metal
31GalliumGa1.81413Post-Transition Metal
32GermaniumGe2.01414Metalloid
33ArsenicAs2.18415Metalloid
34SeleniumSe2.55416Nonmetal
35BromineBr2.96417Halogen
36KryptonKr3418Noble Gas
37RubidiumRb0.8251Alkali Metal
38StrontiumSr0.9552Alkaline Earth Metal
39YttriumY1.2253Transition Metal
40ZirconiumZr1.3354Transition Metal
41NiobiumNb1.655Transition Metal
42MolybdenumMo2.1656Transition Metal
43TechnetiumTc1.957Transition Metal
44RutheniumRu2.258Transition Metal
45RhodiumRh2.2859Transition Metal
46PalladiumPd2.2510Transition Metal
47SilverAg1.93511Transition Metal
48CadmiumCd1.69512Transition Metal
49IndiumIn1.78513Post-Transition Metal
50TinSn1.96514Post-Transition Metal
51AntimonySb2.05515Metalloid
52TelluriumTe2.1516Metalloid
53IodineI2.66517Halogen
54XenonXe2.6518Noble Gas
55CesiumCs0.7961Alkali Metal
56BariumBa0.8962Alkaline Earth Metal
57LanthanumLa1.163Lanthanide
58CeriumCe1.1263Lanthanide
59PraseodymiumPr1.1363Lanthanide
60NeodymiumNd1.1463Lanthanide
61PromethiumPm1.1363Lanthanide
62SamariumSm1.1763Lanthanide
63EuropiumEu1.263Lanthanide
64GadoliniumGd1.263Lanthanide
65TerbiumTb1.163Lanthanide
66DysprosiumDy1.2263Lanthanide
67HolmiumHo1.2363Lanthanide
68ErbiumEr1.2463Lanthanide
69ThuliumTm1.2563Lanthanide
70YtterbiumYb1.163Lanthanide
71LutetiumLu1.2763Lanthanide
72HafniumHf1.364Transition Metal
73TantalumTa1.565Transition Metal
74TungstenW2.3666Transition Metal
75RheniumRe1.967Transition Metal
76OsmiumOs2.268Transition Metal
77IridiumIr2.269Transition Metal
78PlatinumPt2.28610Transition Metal
79GoldAu2.54611Transition Metal
80MercuryHg2612Transition Metal
81ThalliumTl1.62613Post-Transition Metal
82LeadPb2.33614Post-Transition Metal
83BismuthBi2.02615Post-Transition Metal
84PoloniumPo2616Metalloid
85AstatineAt2.2617Halogen
86RadonRn2.2618Noble Gas
87FranciumFr0.771Alkali Metal
88RadiumRa0.972Alkaline Earth Metal
89ActiniumAc1.173Actinide
90ThoriumTh1.373Actinide
91ProtactiniumPa1.573Actinide
92UraniumU1.3873Actinide
93NeptuniumNp1.3673Actinide
94PlutoniumPu1.2873Actinide
95AmericiumAm1.1373Actinide
96CuriumCm1.2873Actinide
97BerkeliumBk1.373Actinide
98CaliforniumCf1.373Actinide
99EinsteiniumEs1.373Actinide
100FermiumFm1.373Actinide
101MendeleviumMd1.373Actinide
102NobeliumNo1.373Actinide
103LawrenciumLr1.373Actinide
104RutherfordiumRfN/A74Transition Metal
105DubniumDbN/A75Transition Metal
106SeaborgiumSgN/A76Transition Metal
107BohriumBhN/A77Transition Metal
108HassiumHsN/A78Transition Metal
109MeitneriumMtN/A79Transition Metal
110DarmstadtiumDsN/A710Transition Metal
111RoentgeniumRgN/A711Transition Metal
112CoperniciumCnN/A712Transition Metal
113NihoniumNhN/A713Post-Transition Metal
114FleroviumFlN/A714Post-Transition Metal
115MoscoviumMcN/A715Post-Transition Metal
116LivermoriumLvN/A716Post-Transition Metal
117TennessineTsN/A717Halogen
118OganessonOgN/A718Noble Gas
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How Electronegativity Determines Bond Type

ΔEN RangeBond TypeExampleMolecule
Below 0.4Nonpolar CovalentH–H, Cl–Cl, N≡NH₂, Cl₂, N₂
0.4 to 1.7Polar CovalentO–H, N–H, H–ClH₂O, NH₃, HCl
Above 1.7IonicNa–Cl (2.23), Mg–O (2.13)NaCl, MgO

Electronegativity and Molecular Polarity

It is critical to distinguish between bond polarity and molecular polarity. CO₂ has polar C=O bonds (ΔEN = 0.89) but is a nonpolar molecule because its linear geometry causes the opposing dipoles to cancel exactly. This is the most common AP Chemistry trap question on this topic.

How to Find Electronegativity Difference — Step by Step

  1. Look up Oxygen (3.44) and Hydrogen (2.20) from the Pauling scale.
  2. Calculate the absolute difference: ΔEN = |3.44 − 2.20| = 1.24.
  3. Analyze against the thresholds: 1.24 falls between 0.4 and 1.7, therefore it is a polar covalent bond.
  4. Determine partial charges: Oxygen is more electronegative, so it receives the δ− charge, leaving Hydrogen as δ+.

Electronegativity on the AP Chemistry Exam

In the College Board AP Chemistry curriculum Unit 2 (Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties), electronegativity appears on virtually every exam. You must be able to correlate EN differences with dipole moments and intermolecular forces.

Practice Question:

Which of the following bonds has the greatest dipole moment? A) C-H, B) N-H, C) O-H, D) F-H

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: D) F-H. Fluorine has the highest EN (3.98), and Hydrogen is 2.20. The ΔEN = 1.78 is the largest difference among the options, creating the strongest dipole moment.

Electronegativity for JEE Main and Advanced

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 4 (Chemical Bonding). JEE Advanced frequently tests EN in organic reaction mechanisms. The more electronegative atom determines the direction of inductive effect and nucleophilic attack.

Assertion-Reasoning Type:

Assertion: The bond in HF is more polar than in HCl. Reason: Fluorine is more electronegative than Chlorine.

View Answer & Explanation

Correct Answer: Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A. ΔEN in HF (1.78) > ΔEN in HCl (0.96).

Electronegativity — CBSE Class 11 Guide

CBSE marks typically award 1 mark for stating the trend and 1 mark for the reason (shielding or Zeff). Remember to use the term "electrovalent bond" where CBSE textbook language prefers it over ionic bond in older contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions — Electronegativity

What is electronegativity?

Electronegativity is an atom's ability to attract shared electrons toward itself within a chemical bond. Measured on the Pauling scale (0.70–3.98), it determines whether a bond is ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent. Fluorine (3.98) has the highest electronegativity; Francium (0.70) has the lowest.

Which element has the highest electronegativity?

Fluorine has the highest electronegativity of all elements at 3.98 on the Pauling scale. This is because Fluorine has the highest effective nuclear charge relative to its atomic size — its 9 protons attract bonding electrons from a very small atomic radius of 64 pm with minimal shielding.

Which element has the lowest electronegativity?

Francium has the lowest electronegativity of all elements at 0.70 on the Pauling scale. As the heaviest alkali metal in Period 7, its single valence electron is shielded by 86 inner electrons across seven shells, sitting very far from the nucleus and experiencing minimal effective nuclear charge.

Why does electronegativity increase across a period?

Electronegativity increases left to right across a period because nuclear charge increases while electron shielding stays nearly constant. Each additional proton pulls bonding electrons more strongly. Electrons are added to the same shell, providing minimal additional shielding. In Period 2, values rise from Li (0.98) to F (3.98).

Why does electronegativity decrease down a group?

Electronegativity decreases down a group because each new period adds an electron shell. More shells mean more shielding between the nucleus and bonding electrons. Valence electrons sit farther from the nucleus and experience less attraction. In Group 17: F (3.98), Cl (3.16), Br (2.96), I (2.66), At (2.20).

What is the difference between electronegativity and electron affinity?

Electronegativity describes an atom's electron-attracting power within an existing covalent bond and is a dimensionless relative scale. Electron affinity is the energy released when an isolated gaseous atom in its ground state gains one electron and is measured in kJ/mol. Both increase across a period but measure different phenomena.

How do you find the electronegativity of an element?

Look up the element's Pauling scale value from a reference table — all 118 elements are listed on this page. If the exact value is not available, estimate using the periodic trend: EN increases left to right across a period and decreases top to bottom down a group. Fluorine is the reference maximum at 3.98.

How does electronegativity determine bond type?

The electronegativity difference (ΔEN) between two bonded atoms determines bond type. ΔEN below 0.4 indicates a nonpolar covalent bond. ΔEN between 0.4 and 1.7 indicates a polar covalent bond. ΔEN above 1.7 indicates an ionic bond. Example: NaCl has ΔEN = 2.23, making it ionic. Water (O–H) has ΔEN = 1.24, making it polar covalent.

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Element-by-Element Electronegativity Database

Electronegativity of Hydrogen (H) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Hydrogen has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Hydrogen possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 1 and Group 1 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period1
Group1
Blocks
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius144 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Occupies the extreme position in Period 1. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2H (Polar Covalent)
  • HO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Helium (He) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Helium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Helium is a noble gas, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Helium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period1
Group18
Blocks
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius148 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Hydrogen to its left, lower than Lithium to its right in Period 1. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Lithium (Li) — 0.98 on the Pauling Scale

Lithium has an electronegativity of 0.98 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.98, Lithium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.98
Period2
Group1
Blocks
CategoryAlkali Metal
Atomic Radius118 pm
EN Rank92th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Helium to its left, lower than Beryllium to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • LiCl (Ionic Bond)
  • Li2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Beryllium (Be) — 1.57 on the Pauling Scale

Beryllium has an electronegativity of 1.57 on the Pauling scale. Beryllium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.57, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 2 and Group 2 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.57
Period2
Group2
Blocks
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Radius147 pm
EN Rank52th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Lithium to its left, lower than Boron to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 2 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • BeCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Be2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Boron (B) — 2.04 on the Pauling Scale

Boron has an electronegativity of 2.04 on the Pauling scale. Boron possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.04, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 2 and Group 13 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.04
Period2
Group13
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius122 pm
EN Rank29th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Beryllium to its left, lower than Carbon to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 13 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • BCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • B2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Carbon (C) — 2.55 on the Pauling Scale

Carbon has an electronegativity of 2.55 on the Pauling scale. Carbon's EN of 2.55 sits almost exactly at the midpoint of the Pauling scale — a fact that makes it uniquely suited to form stable bonds with elements on both sides of the EN spectrum. Carbon bonds with high-EN Oxygen and Nitrogen to form functional groups, while bonding with low-EN Hydrogen to form the backbone of hydrocarbons. This diplomatic electronegativity is the chemical foundation of organic chemistry and, by extension, all of biochemistry. No other element occupies this central EN position with Carbon's bonding versatility.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.55
Period2
Group14
Blockp
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius143 pm
EN Rank10th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Boron to its left, lower than Nitrogen to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 14 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2C (Polar Covalent)
  • CO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Nitrogen (N) — 3.04 on the Pauling Scale

Nitrogen has an electronegativity of 3.04 on the Pauling scale. Nitrogen's EN of 3.04 is slightly lower than Oxygen's 3.44, yet Nitrogen forms triple bonds more readily. This apparent contradiction resolves when you understand that EN predicts electron attraction in existing bonds, not bond formation tendency. The N≡N triple bond has a bond enthalpy of 945 kJ/mol — one of the strongest bonds in chemistry — and is held together by orbital overlap geometry, not EN alone. The EN difference is why ammonia (N–H bonds, ΔEN = 0.84) is polar covalent while N₂ itself is perfectly nonpolar.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN3.04
Period2
Group15
Blockp
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius109 pm
EN Rank4th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Carbon to its left, lower than Oxygen to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 15 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2N (Polar Covalent)
  • NO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Oxygen (O) — 3.44 on the Pauling Scale

Oxygen has an electronegativity of 3.44 on the Pauling scale. Oxygen's EN of 3.44 creates a ΔEN of 1.24 with Carbon in C=O bonds — making each bond strongly polar. Yet CO₂ is a nonpolar molecule because its linear geometry causes both dipoles to cancel exactly. This polar-bonds-but-nonpolar-molecule situation is the most tested EN concept on the AP Chemistry exam and trips up the majority of students who do not understand the geometry factor.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN3.44
Period2
Group16
Blockp
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN Rank2th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Nitrogen to its left, lower than Fluorine to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 16 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2O (Polar Covalent)
  • OO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Fluorine (F) — 3.98 on the Pauling Scale

Fluorine has an electronegativity of 3.98 on the Pauling scale. Fluorine has the highest EN of any element, yet it never achieves a positive oxidation state. Unlike Chlorine, Bromine and Iodine — which can form +1, +3, +5 and +7 states — Fluorine's extreme electron-pulling power means it cannot act as the less electronegative partner in any bond. It can only pull electrons, never donate them. This is why HF is a weak acid despite Fluorine's extraordinary EN: the H–F bond is so strong (570 kJ/mol) that it resists dissociation in water.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN3.98
Period2
Group17
Blockp
CategoryHalogen
Atomic Radius137 pm
EN Rank1th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Oxygen to its left, lower than Neon to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 17 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HF (Polar Covalent)
  • FO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Neon (Ne) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Neon has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Neon is a noble gas, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Neon, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period2
Group18
Blockp
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius121 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Fluorine to its left, lower than Sodium to its right in Period 2. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Sodium (Na) — 0.93 on the Pauling Scale

Sodium has an electronegativity of 0.93 on the Pauling scale. Sodium's low EN of 0.93 explains why it so readily forms ionic bonds. In NaCl, the ΔEN = |3.16 − 0.93| = 2.23 — well above the 1.7 ionic threshold. Sodium's single valence electron sits in a large, diffuse 3s orbital with significant shielding from the ten inner electrons. The nuclear pull on this outer electron is so weak that sodium loses it with a first ionization energy of only 496 kJ/mol — the second lowest of all metals. This is why sodium reacts violently with water.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.93
Period3
Group1
Blocks
CategoryAlkali Metal
Atomic Radius149 pm
EN Rank94th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Neon to its left, lower than Magnesium to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • NaCl (Ionic Bond)
  • Na2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Magnesium (Mg) — 1.31 on the Pauling Scale

Magnesium has an electronegativity of 1.31 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.31, Magnesium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.31
Period3
Group2
Blocks
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Radius122 pm
EN Rank61th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Sodium to its left, lower than Aluminum to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 2 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • MgCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Mg2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Aluminum (Al) — 1.61 on the Pauling Scale

Aluminum has an electronegativity of 1.61 on the Pauling scale. Aluminum possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.61, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 3 and Group 13 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.61
Period3
Group13
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius146 pm
EN Rank50th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Magnesium to its left, lower than Silicon to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 13 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • AlCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Al2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Silicon (Si) — 1.9 on the Pauling Scale

Silicon has an electronegativity of 1.9 on the Pauling scale. Silicon possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.9, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 3 and Group 14 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.9
Period3
Group14
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN Rank37th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Aluminum to its left, lower than Phosphorus to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 14 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • SiCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Si2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Phosphorus (P) — 2.19 on the Pauling Scale

Phosphorus has an electronegativity of 2.19 on the Pauling scale. Phosphorus possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.19, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 3 and Group 15 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.19
Period3
Group15
Blockp
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius113 pm
EN Rank24th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Silicon to its left, lower than Sulfur to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 15 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2P (Polar Covalent)
  • PO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Sulfur (S) — 2.58 on the Pauling Scale

Sulfur has an electronegativity of 2.58 on the Pauling scale. Sulfur's high electronegativity of 2.58 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.58
Period3
Group16
Blockp
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius140 pm
EN Rank9th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Phosphorus to its left, lower than Chlorine to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 16 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2S (Polar Covalent)
  • SO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Chlorine (Cl) — 3.16 on the Pauling Scale

Chlorine has an electronegativity of 3.16 on the Pauling scale. Chlorine's high electronegativity of 3.16 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN3.16
Period3
Group17
Blockp
CategoryHalogen
Atomic Radius115 pm
EN Rank3th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Sulfur to its left, lower than Argon to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 17 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HCl (Polar Covalent)
  • ClO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Argon (Ar) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Argon has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Argon is a noble gas, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Argon, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period3
Group18
Blockp
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius144 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Chlorine to its left, lower than Potassium to its right in Period 3. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Potassium (K) — 0.82 on the Pauling Scale

Potassium has an electronegativity of 0.82 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.82, Potassium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.82
Period4
Group1
Blocks
CategoryAlkali Metal
Atomic Radius122 pm
EN Rank97th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Argon to its left, lower than Calcium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • KCl (Ionic Bond)
  • K2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Calcium (Ca) — 1 on the Pauling Scale

Calcium has an electronegativity of 1 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1, Calcium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1
Period4
Group2
Blocks
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Radius145 pm
EN Rank91th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Potassium to its left, lower than Scandium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 2 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • CaCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ca2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Scandium (Sc) — 1.36 on the Pauling Scale

Scandium has an electronegativity of 1.36 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.36, Scandium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.36
Period4
Group3
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius144 pm
EN Rank58th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Calcium to its left, lower than Titanium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • ScCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Sc2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Titanium (Ti) — 1.54 on the Pauling Scale

Titanium has an electronegativity of 1.54 on the Pauling scale. Titanium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.54, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 4 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.54
Period4
Group4
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius109 pm
EN Rank54th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Scandium to its left, lower than Vanadium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 4 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • TiCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ti2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Vanadium (V) — 1.63 on the Pauling Scale

Vanadium has an electronegativity of 1.63 on the Pauling scale. Vanadium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.63, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 5 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.63
Period4
Group5
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius108 pm
EN Rank48th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Titanium to its left, lower than Chromium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 5 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • VCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • V2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Chromium (Cr) — 1.66 on the Pauling Scale

Chromium has an electronegativity of 1.66 on the Pauling scale. Chromium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.66, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 6 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.66
Period4
Group6
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius121 pm
EN Rank46th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Vanadium to its left, lower than Manganese to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 6 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • CrCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Cr2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Manganese (Mn) — 1.55 on the Pauling Scale

Manganese has an electronegativity of 1.55 on the Pauling scale. Manganese possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.55, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 7 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.55
Period4
Group7
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius147 pm
EN Rank53th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Chromium to its left, lower than Iron to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 7 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • MnCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Mn2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Iron (Fe) — 1.83 on the Pauling Scale

Iron has an electronegativity of 1.83 on the Pauling scale. Iron possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.83, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 8 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.83
Period4
Group8
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius143 pm
EN Rank42th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Manganese to its left, lower than Cobalt to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 8 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • FeCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Fe2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Cobalt (Co) — 1.88 on the Pauling Scale

Cobalt has an electronegativity of 1.88 on the Pauling scale. Cobalt possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.88, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 9 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.88
Period4
Group9
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN Rank41th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Iron to its left, lower than Nickel to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 9 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • CoCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Co2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Nickel (Ni) — 1.91 on the Pauling Scale

Nickel has an electronegativity of 1.91 on the Pauling scale. Nickel possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.91, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 10 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.91
Period4
Group10
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius140 pm
EN Rank36th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Cobalt to its left, lower than Copper to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 10 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • NiCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ni2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Copper (Cu) — 1.9 on the Pauling Scale

Copper has an electronegativity of 1.9 on the Pauling scale. Copper possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.9, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 11 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.9
Period4
Group11
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius144 pm
EN Rank37th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Nickel to its left, lower than Zinc to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 11 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • CuCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Cu2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Zinc (Zn) — 1.65 on the Pauling Scale

Zinc has an electronegativity of 1.65 on the Pauling scale. Zinc possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.65, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 12 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.65
Period4
Group12
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius141 pm
EN Rank47th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Copper to its left, lower than Gallium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 12 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • ZnCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Zn2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Gallium (Ga) — 1.81 on the Pauling Scale

Gallium has an electronegativity of 1.81 on the Pauling scale. Gallium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.81, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 13 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.81
Period4
Group13
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius128 pm
EN Rank43th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Zinc to its left, lower than Germanium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 13 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • GaCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ga2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Germanium (Ge) — 2.01 on the Pauling Scale

Germanium has an electronegativity of 2.01 on the Pauling scale. Germanium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.01, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 14 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.01
Period4
Group14
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius147 pm
EN Rank31th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Gallium to its left, lower than Arsenic to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 14 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • GeCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ge2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Arsenic (As) — 2.18 on the Pauling Scale

Arsenic has an electronegativity of 2.18 on the Pauling scale. Arsenic possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.18, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 4 and Group 15 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.18
Period4
Group15
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius105 pm
EN Rank25th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Germanium to its left, lower than Selenium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 15 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • AsCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • As2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Selenium (Se) — 2.55 on the Pauling Scale

Selenium has an electronegativity of 2.55 on the Pauling scale. Selenium's high electronegativity of 2.55 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.55
Period4
Group16
Blockp
CategoryNonmetal
Atomic Radius105 pm
EN Rank10th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Arsenic to its left, lower than Bromine to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 16 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Se (Polar Covalent)
  • SeO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Bromine (Br) — 2.96 on the Pauling Scale

Bromine has an electronegativity of 2.96 on the Pauling scale. Bromine's high electronegativity of 2.96 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.96
Period4
Group17
Blockp
CategoryHalogen
Atomic Radius117 pm
EN Rank6th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Selenium to its left, lower than Krypton to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 17 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HBr (Polar Covalent)
  • BrO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Krypton (Kr) — 3 on the Pauling Scale

Krypton has an electronegativity of 3 on the Pauling scale. Krypton's high electronegativity of 3 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN3
Period4
Group18
Blockp
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius135 pm
EN Rank5th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Bromine to its left, lower than Rubidium to its right in Period 4. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Kr (Polar Covalent)
  • KrO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Rubidium (Rb) — 0.82 on the Pauling Scale

Rubidium has an electronegativity of 0.82 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.82, Rubidium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.82
Period5
Group1
Blocks
CategoryAlkali Metal
Atomic Radius107 pm
EN Rank97th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Krypton to its left, lower than Strontium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • RbCl (Ionic Bond)
  • Rb2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Strontium (Sr) — 0.95 on the Pauling Scale

Strontium has an electronegativity of 0.95 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.95, Strontium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.95
Period5
Group2
Blocks
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Radius149 pm
EN Rank93th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Rubidium to its left, lower than Yttrium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 2 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • SrCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Sr2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Yttrium (Y) — 1.22 on the Pauling Scale

Yttrium has an electronegativity of 1.22 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.22, Yttrium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.22
Period5
Group3
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius106 pm
EN Rank77th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Strontium to its left, lower than Zirconium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • YCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Y2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Zirconium (Zr) — 1.33 on the Pauling Scale

Zirconium has an electronegativity of 1.33 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.33, Zirconium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.33
Period5
Group4
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius126 pm
EN Rank60th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Yttrium to its left, lower than Niobium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 4 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • ZrCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Zr2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Niobium (Nb) — 1.6 on the Pauling Scale

Niobium has an electronegativity of 1.6 on the Pauling scale. Niobium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.6, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 5 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.6
Period5
Group5
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius129 pm
EN Rank51th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Zirconium to its left, lower than Molybdenum to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 5 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • NbCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Nb2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Molybdenum (Mo) — 2.16 on the Pauling Scale

Molybdenum has an electronegativity of 2.16 on the Pauling scale. Molybdenum possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.16, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 6 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.16
Period5
Group6
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius100 pm
EN Rank26th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Niobium to its left, lower than Technetium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 6 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • MoCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Mo2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Technetium (Tc) — 1.9 on the Pauling Scale

Technetium has an electronegativity of 1.9 on the Pauling scale. Technetium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.9, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 7 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.9
Period5
Group7
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius146 pm
EN Rank37th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Molybdenum to its left, lower than Ruthenium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 7 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • TcCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Tc2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Ruthenium (Ru) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Ruthenium has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Ruthenium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 8 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period5
Group8
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius132 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Technetium to its left, lower than Rhodium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 8 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • RuCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ru2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Rhodium (Rh) — 2.28 on the Pauling Scale

Rhodium has an electronegativity of 2.28 on the Pauling scale. Rhodium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.28, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 9 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.28
Period5
Group9
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius124 pm
EN Rank15th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Ruthenium to its left, lower than Palladium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 9 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • RhCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Rh2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Palladium (Pd) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Palladium has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Palladium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 10 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period5
Group10
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius148 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Rhodium to its left, lower than Silver to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 10 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • PdCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Pd2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Silver (Ag) — 1.93 on the Pauling Scale

Silver has an electronegativity of 1.93 on the Pauling scale. Silver possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.93, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 11 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.93
Period5
Group11
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius135 pm
EN Rank35th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Palladium to its left, lower than Cadmium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 11 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • AgCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ag2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Cadmium (Cd) — 1.69 on the Pauling Scale

Cadmium has an electronegativity of 1.69 on the Pauling scale. Cadmium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.69, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 12 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.69
Period5
Group12
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius107 pm
EN Rank45th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Silver to its left, lower than Indium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 12 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • CdCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Cd2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Indium (In) — 1.78 on the Pauling Scale

Indium has an electronegativity of 1.78 on the Pauling scale. Indium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.78, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 13 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.78
Period5
Group13
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius120 pm
EN Rank44th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Cadmium to its left, lower than Tin to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 13 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • InCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • In2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Tin (Sn) — 1.96 on the Pauling Scale

Tin has an electronegativity of 1.96 on the Pauling scale. Tin possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.96, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 14 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.96
Period5
Group14
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius106 pm
EN Rank34th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Indium to its left, lower than Antimony to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 14 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • SnCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Sn2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Antimony (Sb) — 2.05 on the Pauling Scale

Antimony has an electronegativity of 2.05 on the Pauling scale. Antimony possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.05, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 15 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.05
Period5
Group15
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius139 pm
EN Rank28th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Tin to its left, lower than Tellurium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 15 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • SbCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Sb2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Tellurium (Te) — 2.1 on the Pauling Scale

Tellurium has an electronegativity of 2.1 on the Pauling scale. Tellurium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.1, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 5 and Group 16 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.1
Period5
Group16
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius100 pm
EN Rank27th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Antimony to its left, lower than Iodine to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 16 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • TeCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Te2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Iodine (I) — 2.66 on the Pauling Scale

Iodine has an electronegativity of 2.66 on the Pauling scale. Iodine's high electronegativity of 2.66 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.66
Period5
Group17
Blockp
CategoryHalogen
Atomic Radius138 pm
EN Rank7th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Tellurium to its left, lower than Xenon to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 17 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HI (Polar Covalent)
  • IO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Xenon (Xe) — 2.6 on the Pauling Scale

Xenon has an electronegativity of 2.6 on the Pauling scale. Xenon's high electronegativity of 2.6 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.6
Period5
Group18
Blockp
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN Rank8th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Iodine to its left, lower than Cesium to its right in Period 5. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Xe (Polar Covalent)
  • XeO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Cesium (Cs) — 0.79 on the Pauling Scale

Cesium has an electronegativity of 0.79 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.79, Cesium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.79
Period6
Group1
Blocks
CategoryAlkali Metal
Atomic Radius146 pm
EN Rank99th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Xenon to its left, lower than Barium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • CsCl (Ionic Bond)
  • Cs2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Barium (Ba) — 0.89 on the Pauling Scale

Barium has an electronegativity of 0.89 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.89, Barium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.89
Period6
Group2
Blocks
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Radius108 pm
EN Rank96th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Cesium to its left, lower than Lanthanum to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 2 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • BaCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ba2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Lanthanum (La) — 1.1 on the Pauling Scale

Lanthanum has an electronegativity of 1.1 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.1, Lanthanum acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.1
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius129 pm
EN Rank87th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Barium to its left, lower than Cerium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2La (Polar Covalent)
  • LaO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Cerium (Ce) — 1.12 on the Pauling Scale

Cerium has an electronegativity of 1.12 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.12, Cerium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.12
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius128 pm
EN Rank86th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Lanthanum to its left, lower than Praseodymium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Ce (Polar Covalent)
  • CeO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Praseodymium (Pr) — 1.13 on the Pauling Scale

Praseodymium has an electronegativity of 1.13 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.13, Praseodymium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.13
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius112 pm
EN Rank83th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Cerium to its left, lower than Neodymium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Pr (Polar Covalent)
  • PrO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Neodymium (Nd) — 1.14 on the Pauling Scale

Neodymium has an electronegativity of 1.14 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.14, Neodymium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.14
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius117 pm
EN Rank82th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Praseodymium to its left, lower than Promethium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Nd (Polar Covalent)
  • NdO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Promethium (Pm) — 1.13 on the Pauling Scale

Promethium has an electronegativity of 1.13 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.13, Promethium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.13
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius134 pm
EN Rank83th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Neodymium to its left, lower than Samarium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Pm (Polar Covalent)
  • PmO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Samarium (Sm) — 1.17 on the Pauling Scale

Samarium has an electronegativity of 1.17 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.17, Samarium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.17
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius123 pm
EN Rank81th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Promethium to its left, lower than Europium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Sm (Polar Covalent)
  • SmO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Europium (Eu) — 1.2 on the Pauling Scale

Europium has an electronegativity of 1.2 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.2, Europium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.2
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius140 pm
EN Rank79th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Samarium to its left, lower than Gadolinium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Eu (Polar Covalent)
  • EuO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Gadolinium (Gd) — 1.2 on the Pauling Scale

Gadolinium has an electronegativity of 1.2 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.2, Gadolinium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.2
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius139 pm
EN Rank79th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Europium to its left, lower than Terbium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Gd (Polar Covalent)
  • GdO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Terbium (Tb) — 1.1 on the Pauling Scale

Terbium has an electronegativity of 1.1 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.1, Terbium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.1
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius104 pm
EN Rank87th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Gadolinium to its left, lower than Dysprosium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Tb (Polar Covalent)
  • TbO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Dysprosium (Dy) — 1.22 on the Pauling Scale

Dysprosium has an electronegativity of 1.22 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.22, Dysprosium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.22
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius108 pm
EN Rank77th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Terbium to its left, lower than Holmium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Dy (Polar Covalent)
  • DyO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Holmium (Ho) — 1.23 on the Pauling Scale

Holmium has an electronegativity of 1.23 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.23, Holmium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.23
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius137 pm
EN Rank76th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Dysprosium to its left, lower than Erbium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Ho (Polar Covalent)
  • HoO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Erbium (Er) — 1.24 on the Pauling Scale

Erbium has an electronegativity of 1.24 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.24, Erbium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.24
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius106 pm
EN Rank75th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Holmium to its left, lower than Thulium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Er (Polar Covalent)
  • ErO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Thulium (Tm) — 1.25 on the Pauling Scale

Thulium has an electronegativity of 1.25 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.25, Thulium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.25
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius128 pm
EN Rank74th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Erbium to its left, lower than Ytterbium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Tm (Polar Covalent)
  • TmO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Ytterbium (Yb) — 1.1 on the Pauling Scale

Ytterbium has an electronegativity of 1.1 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.1, Ytterbium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.1
Period6
Group3
Blockf
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius128 pm
EN Rank87th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Thulium to its left, lower than Lutetium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Yb (Polar Covalent)
  • YbO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Lutetium (Lu) — 1.27 on the Pauling Scale

Lutetium has an electronegativity of 1.27 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.27, Lutetium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.27
Period6
Group3
Blockd
CategoryLanthanide
Atomic Radius131 pm
EN Rank73th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Ytterbium to its left, lower than Hafnium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Lu (Polar Covalent)
  • LuO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Hafnium (Hf) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Hafnium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Hafnium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period6
Group4
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius143 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Lutetium to its left, lower than Tantalum to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 4 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HfCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Hf2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Tantalum (Ta) — 1.5 on the Pauling Scale

Tantalum has an electronegativity of 1.5 on the Pauling scale. Tantalum possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.5, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 5 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.5
Period6
Group5
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius123 pm
EN Rank55th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Hafnium to its left, lower than Tungsten to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 5 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • TaCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ta2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Tungsten (W) — 2.36 on the Pauling Scale

Tungsten has an electronegativity of 2.36 on the Pauling scale. Tungsten possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.36, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 6 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.36
Period6
Group6
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius134 pm
EN Rank13th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Tantalum to its left, lower than Rhenium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 6 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • WCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • W2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Rhenium (Re) — 1.9 on the Pauling Scale

Rhenium has an electronegativity of 1.9 on the Pauling scale. Rhenium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.9, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 7 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.9
Period6
Group7
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius142 pm
EN Rank37th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Tungsten to its left, lower than Osmium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 7 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • ReCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Re2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Osmium (Os) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Osmium has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Osmium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 8 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period6
Group8
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius117 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Rhenium to its left, lower than Iridium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 8 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • OsCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Os2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Iridium (Ir) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Iridium has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Iridium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 9 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period6
Group9
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius106 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Osmium to its left, lower than Platinum to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 9 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • IrCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ir2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Platinum (Pt) — 2.28 on the Pauling Scale

Platinum has an electronegativity of 2.28 on the Pauling scale. Platinum possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.28, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 10 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.28
Period6
Group10
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius117 pm
EN Rank15th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Iridium to its left, lower than Gold to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 10 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • PtCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Pt2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Gold (Au) — 2.54 on the Pauling Scale

Gold has an electronegativity of 2.54 on the Pauling scale. Gold's high electronegativity of 2.54 means it predominantly forms polar covalent or ionic bonds when reacting with metals. Its strong effective nuclear charge allows it to dominate the electron cloud in most molecular orbital interactions.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.54
Period6
Group11
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius123 pm
EN Rank12th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Platinum to its left, lower than Mercury to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 11 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • AuCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Au2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Mercury (Hg) — 2 on the Pauling Scale

Mercury has an electronegativity of 2 on the Pauling scale. Mercury possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 12 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2
Period6
Group12
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius145 pm
EN Rank32th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Gold to its left, lower than Thallium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 12 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HgCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Hg2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Thallium (Tl) — 1.62 on the Pauling Scale

Thallium has an electronegativity of 1.62 on the Pauling scale. Thallium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.62, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 13 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.62
Period6
Group13
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius124 pm
EN Rank49th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Mercury to its left, lower than Lead to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 13 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • TlCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Tl2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Lead (Pb) — 2.33 on the Pauling Scale

Lead has an electronegativity of 2.33 on the Pauling scale. Lead possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.33, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 14 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.33
Period6
Group14
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius111 pm
EN Rank14th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Thallium to its left, lower than Bismuth to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 14 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • PbCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Pb2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Bismuth (Bi) — 2.02 on the Pauling Scale

Bismuth has an electronegativity of 2.02 on the Pauling scale. Bismuth possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.02, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 15 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.02
Period6
Group15
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius111 pm
EN Rank30th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Lead to its left, lower than Polonium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 15 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • BiCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Bi2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Polonium (Po) — 2 on the Pauling Scale

Polonium has an electronegativity of 2 on the Pauling scale. Polonium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 16 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2
Period6
Group16
Blockp
CategoryMetalloid
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN Rank32th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Bismuth to its left, lower than Astatine to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 16 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • PoCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Po2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Astatine (At) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Astatine has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Astatine possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 17 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period6
Group17
Blockp
CategoryHalogen
Atomic Radius103 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Polonium to its left, lower than Radon to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 17 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • HAt (Polar Covalent)
  • AtO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Radon (Rn) — 2.2 on the Pauling Scale

Radon has an electronegativity of 2.2 on the Pauling scale. Radon possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 2.2, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 6 and Group 18 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN2.2
Period6
Group18
Blockp
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius130 pm
EN Rank17th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Astatine to its left, lower than Francium to its right in Period 6. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Rn (Polar Covalent)
  • RnO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Francium (Fr) — 0.7 on the Pauling Scale

Francium has an electronegativity of 0.7 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.7, Francium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.7
Period7
Group1
Blocks
CategoryAlkali Metal
Atomic Radius125 pm
EN Rank100th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Radon to its left, lower than Radium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 1 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • FrCl (Ionic Bond)
  • Fr2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Radium (Ra) — 0.9 on the Pauling Scale

Radium has an electronegativity of 0.9 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 0.9, Radium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN0.9
Period7
Group2
Blocks
CategoryAlkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Radius125 pm
EN Rank95th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Francium to its left, lower than Actinium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 2 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • RaCl2 (Ionic Bond)
  • Ra2O (Basic Oxide)

Electronegativity of Actinium (Ac) — 1.1 on the Pauling Scale

Actinium has an electronegativity of 1.1 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.1, Actinium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.1
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius119 pm
EN Rank87th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Radium to its left, lower than Thorium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Ac (Polar Covalent)
  • AcO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Thorium (Th) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Thorium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Thorium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius126 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Actinium to its left, lower than Protactinium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Th (Polar Covalent)
  • ThO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Protactinium (Pa) — 1.5 on the Pauling Scale

Protactinium has an electronegativity of 1.5 on the Pauling scale. Protactinium possesses an intermediate electronegativity of 1.5, allowing it to form versatile polar covalent bonds. Its position in Period 7 and Group 3 gives it a balanced effective nuclear charge that is frequently tested in coordination chemistry contexts.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.5
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius121 pm
EN Rank55th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Thorium to its left, lower than Uranium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Pa (Polar Covalent)
  • PaO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Uranium (U) — 1.38 on the Pauling Scale

Uranium has an electronegativity of 1.38 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.38, Uranium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.38
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius134 pm
EN Rank57th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Protactinium to its left, lower than Neptunium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2U (Polar Covalent)
  • UO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Neptunium (Np) — 1.36 on the Pauling Scale

Neptunium has an electronegativity of 1.36 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.36, Neptunium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.36
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius116 pm
EN Rank58th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Uranium to its left, lower than Plutonium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Np (Polar Covalent)
  • NpO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Plutonium (Pu) — 1.28 on the Pauling Scale

Plutonium has an electronegativity of 1.28 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.28, Plutonium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.28
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius126 pm
EN Rank71th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Neptunium to its left, lower than Americium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Pu (Polar Covalent)
  • PuO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Americium (Am) — 1.13 on the Pauling Scale

Americium has an electronegativity of 1.13 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.13, Americium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.13
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius104 pm
EN Rank83th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Plutonium to its left, lower than Curium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Am (Polar Covalent)
  • AmO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Curium (Cm) — 1.28 on the Pauling Scale

Curium has an electronegativity of 1.28 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.28, Curium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.28
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius115 pm
EN Rank71th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Americium to its left, lower than Berkelium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Cm (Polar Covalent)
  • CmO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Berkelium (Bk) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Berkelium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Berkelium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius109 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Curium to its left, lower than Californium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Bk (Polar Covalent)
  • BkO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Californium (Cf) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Californium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Californium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius110 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Berkelium to its left, lower than Einsteinium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Cf (Polar Covalent)
  • CfO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Einsteinium (Es) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Einsteinium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Einsteinium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius104 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Californium to its left, lower than Fermium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Es (Polar Covalent)
  • EsO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Fermium (Fm) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Fermium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Fermium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius126 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Einsteinium to its left, lower than Mendelevium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Fm (Polar Covalent)
  • FmO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Mendelevium (Md) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Mendelevium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Mendelevium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius108 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Fermium to its left, lower than Nobelium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Md (Polar Covalent)
  • MdO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Nobelium (No) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Nobelium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Nobelium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockf
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius126 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Mendelevium to its left, lower than Lawrencium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2No (Polar Covalent)
  • NoO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Lawrencium (Lr) — 1.3 on the Pauling Scale

Lawrencium has an electronegativity of 1.3 on the Pauling scale. With a low electronegativity of 1.3, Lawrencium acts as an electron donor in almost all its chemical interactions. Its valence electrons are highly shielded from the nucleus, leading to a strong tendency to form ionic cations rather than sharing electrons.

PropertyValue
Pauling EN1.3
Period7
Group3
Blockd
CategoryActinide
Atomic Radius106 pm
EN Rank62th highest

Trend Context

Higher than Nobelium to its left, lower than Rutherfordium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 3 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • H2Lr (Polar Covalent)
  • LrO2 (Covalent Oxide)

Electronegativity of Rutherfordium (Rf) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Rutherfordium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Rutherfordium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Rutherfordium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group4
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius150 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Lawrencium to its left, lower than Dubnium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 4 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Dubnium (Db) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Dubnium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Dubnium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Dubnium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group5
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius128 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Rutherfordium to its left, lower than Seaborgium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 5 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Seaborgium (Sg) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Seaborgium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Seaborgium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Seaborgium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group6
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius135 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Dubnium to its left, lower than Bohrium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 6 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Bohrium (Bh) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Bohrium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Bohrium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Bohrium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group7
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius134 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Seaborgium to its left, lower than Hassium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 7 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Hassium (Hs) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Hassium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Hassium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Hassium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group8
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius108 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Bohrium to its left, lower than Meitnerium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 8 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Meitnerium (Mt) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Meitnerium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Meitnerium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Meitnerium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group9
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius134 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Hassium to its left, lower than Darmstadtium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 9 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Darmstadtium (Ds) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Darmstadtium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Darmstadtium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Darmstadtium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group10
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Meitnerium to its left, lower than Roentgenium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 10 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Roentgenium (Rg) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Roentgenium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Roentgenium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Roentgenium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group11
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius101 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Darmstadtium to its left, lower than Copernicium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 11 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Copernicium (Cn) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Copernicium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Copernicium is a transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Copernicium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group12
Blockd
CategoryTransition Metal
Atomic Radius123 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Roentgenium to its left, lower than Nihonium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 12 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Nihonium (Nh) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Nihonium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Nihonium is a post-transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Nihonium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group13
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius136 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Copernicium to its left, lower than Flerovium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 13 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Flerovium (Fl) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Flerovium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Flerovium is a post-transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Flerovium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group14
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius109 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Nihonium to its left, lower than Moscovium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 14 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Moscovium (Mc) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Moscovium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Moscovium is a post-transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Moscovium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group15
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius118 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Flerovium to its left, lower than Livermorium to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 15 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Livermorium (Lv) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Livermorium has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Livermorium is a post-transition metal, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Livermorium, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group16
Blockp
CategoryPost-Transition Metal
Atomic Radius111 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Moscovium to its left, lower than Tennessine to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 16 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Tennessine (Ts) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Tennessine has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Tennessine is a halogen, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Tennessine, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group17
Blockp
CategoryHalogen
Atomic Radius114 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Higher than Livermorium to its left, lower than Oganesson to its right in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 17 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies

Electronegativity of Oganesson (Og) — N/A on the Pauling Scale

Oganesson has an electronegativity of N/A on the Pauling scale. Because Oganesson is a noble gas, it typically does not form standard covalent bonds in a way that allows for an empirically measured Pauling electronegativity value. For synthetic superheavy elements or noble gases like Oganesson, chemical behavior is often predicted via relativistic quantum chemistry rather than simple Pauling scales.

PropertyValue
Pauling ENN/A
Period7
Group18
Blockp
CategoryNoble Gas
Atomic Radius143 pm
EN RankUnranked

Trend Context

Occupies the extreme position in Period 7. Exhibits standard Group 18 shielding effects.

Bond Applications

  • Theoretical superheavy chemistry
  • Relativistic orbital studies