Which scale did Linus Pauling develop to measure electronegativity?
Pauling Scale
Mendeleev Scale
Curie Scale
Newton Scale
Answer
Linus Pauling developed the Pauling Scale, which measures the electronegativity of elements. Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons, and the Pauling Scale is widely used in chemistry to predict the nature of chemical bonds.
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