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This paper briefly discusses electronegativity and uses of the electronegativity scale. It demonstrates that values of electronegativity can be used quantitatively in simple equations. Formulas containing derived values of elemental electronegativities are shown to calculate dipole moments, bond lengths, and bond energies reliably. Comparison between calculated and experimental values shows very good agreement in the vast majority of cases.
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Lang, P.F. Quantitative applications of the electronegativity scale. Monatsh Chem 155, 507–513 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-024-03191-7
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