Allen electronegativity scale
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The Allen electronegativity scale is a method of quantifying the electronegativity of elements based on the average energy of their valence electrons, offering an alternative to more commonly used scales.
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| instanceOf |
chemical concept
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electronegativity scale → |
| appliesTo |
actinides
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lanthanides → main-group elements → neutral atoms in ground state → transition metals → |
| basedOn |
average energy of valence electrons
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spectroscopic data → |
| category |
atomic property scale
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| comparedTo |
Allred–Rochow electronegativity scale
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Mulliken electronegativity scale → Pauling electronegativity scale → |
| definedInTermsOf |
mean energy of valence electrons
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| describes |
electronegativity of chemical elements
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| developedBy |
Leland C. Allen
NERFINISHED
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| field |
chemistry
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physical chemistry → quantum chemistry → |
| hasAdvantage |
direct relation to atomic energy levels
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| hasAdvantageOver |
Pauling electronegativity scale
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| hasCharacteristic |
absolute scale of electronegativity
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derived from atomic spectroscopy → independent of molecular environment → |
| hasLimitation |
depends on availability of accurate spectroscopic data
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| hasUnit |
electronvolts
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| introducedAs |
spectroscopic electronegativity scale
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| isAlternativeTo |
Allred–Rochow electronegativity scale
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Mulliken electronegativity scale → Pauling electronegativity scale → |
| namedAfter |
Leland C. Allen
NERFINISHED
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| publicationType |
scientific research article
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| quantifies |
tendency of an atom to attract electrons
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| relatedConcept |
atomic orbital energy
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electron affinity → ionization energy → |
| relatesTo |
bond polarity
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chemical bonding → periodic trends → |
| usedFor |
comparison of element electronegativities
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correlating chemical properties with electronegativity → theoretical studies in quantum chemistry → |
| usedIn |
computational chemistry
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inorganic chemistry → materials science → |
| usesQuantity |
orbital energy
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valence orbital energy → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Allred–Rochow electronegativity scale
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Pauling electronegativity scale → |
relatedTo |