Quick help needed, How electronegativity is related to polarising power?

In summary, electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond. It is measured on the Pauling scale, with values ranging from 0.7 to 4.0. Polarising power, on the other hand, is the ability of an atom to distort the electron cloud of another atom in a chemical bond. Electronegativity and polarising power have an inverse relationship, with higher electronegativity resulting in lower polarising power. Highly electronegative atoms with low polarising power include fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen due to their small size and high electron density.
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I was studying about electronegativity from a book.
Its written that as polarizing power increases, electronegativity increases.
Also, the electronegativity increases as the s-character in the hybrid orbitals increases.
I don't understand these two statements.
I don't understand how electronegativity is related to polarising power and s-character? :confused:

Homework Equations


[itex]\phi[/itex]=(Charge on cation)/(Radius of cation)2


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1. What is electronegativity?

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons towards itself in a chemical bond.

2. How is electronegativity measured?

Electronegativity is measured on the Pauling scale, with values ranging from 0.7 (for cesium) to 4.0 (for fluorine).

3. What is polarising power?

Polarising power is the ability of an atom to distort the electron cloud of another atom in a chemical bond, making it more positive or negative.

4. How is electronegativity related to polarising power?

Electronegativity and polarising power have an inverse relationship. As electronegativity increases, polarising power decreases, meaning that the atom has a stronger ability to attract electrons rather than distort them.

5. What are some examples of highly electronegative atoms with low polarising power?

Fluorine, oxygen, and nitrogen are all highly electronegative atoms with low polarising power. This is due to their small size and high electron density, making it difficult for them to distort the electron cloud of other atoms.

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