Ionic Character Percentage Calculator

Calculate Ionic Character Percentage (IC%)



Formula

The formula to calculate the Ionic Character Percentage (IC%) is:

\[ IC = \left(1 - e^{-0.25 \cdot (Xa - Xb)^2}\right) \cdot 100 \]

Where:

What is Ionic Character Percentage?

Ionic Character Percentage is a measure of the degree of ionicity of a chemical bond. It is calculated based on the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms involved in the bond. The higher the difference in electronegativity, the higher the ionic character percentage, indicating a more ionic bond. Conversely, a lower difference in electronegativity results in a lower ionic character percentage, indicating a more covalent bond.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula to calculate the Ionic Character Percentage:

\[ IC = \left(1 - e^{-0.25 \cdot (3.0 - 2.0)^2}\right) \cdot 100 = \left(1 - e^{-0.25 \cdot 1}\right) \cdot 100 \approx 22.12 \% \]

The Ionic Character Percentage is approximately 22.12%.