Comments on ''Introduction to the chemistry of fractionally charged atoms: Electronegativity''

Journal Article · Tue Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.36.1559· OSTI ID:6317781

Liebman, J F; Huheey, J E

A comparison is made between the electronegativities of ''quark atoms'' as predicted by a recent article, and those suggested by traditional chemical methods. It is shown that the neglect of valence-state considerations for the ionization energies and electron affinities produces serious errors in calculating electronegativities by the Mulliken method. As analyses of the values for ''normal atoms'' show such disparities, it is likely that the new numbers are in error.

• Research Organization: Department of Chemistry, University of Maryland, Catonsville, Maryland 21228
• OSTI ID: 6317781
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Vol. 36:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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