Chapter 9, Problem 9D.4BE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The effectiveness of the conversion formula between the Mullikan and Pauling electronegativity scales for Period $3$ elements has to be verified.

Concept introduction:

Electronegativity is the tendency of an element to pull the shared paired electron in the covalent bond toward itself.  The conversion formula between the Mullikan and Pauling electronegativity scales is shown below.

    ${\chi }_{\text{Pauling}}=1.35{\chi }_{\text{Mulliken}}^{1/2}-1.37$