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Draw fully labelled Born-Haber cycle for Na2O.

Important Questions on Lattice Energy

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Calculate the value for the lattice energy of aluminium oxide, given that HfAl2O3=-1676 kJ mol-1. Remember that there are two moles of Al3+ ions and three moles of O2- ions in one mole of Al2O3.

Given, Als+326 kJ mol-1  Hat           Alg+577 kJ mol-1 IE1            Al+g+1820 kJ mol-1  IE2Al2+g+2740 kJ mol-1IE3            Al3+g

           12O2g+249 kJ mol-1  Hat           Og-141 kJ mol-1  EA1          O-g+798 kJ mol-1EA2        O2-g

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For the given pair of compounds, suggest which will have the most exothermic lattice energy?

KCl and BaO (ionic radii are similar)

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For the given pair of compounds, suggest which will have the most exothermic lattice energy?

MgI2 and SrI2

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For the given pair of compounds, suggest which will have the most exothermic lattice energy?

CaO and NaCl (ionic radii are similar)

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Place the following compounds in order of increasing exothermic lattice energy. Explain your answer.

LiF, MgO, RbCl

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The electrostatic force between two charged particles is proportional to Q1×Q2r2 where Q1 and Q2 are the charges on the particles and r is the distance between the centres of the particles. Use this relationship to explain why a magnesium oxide has a greater lattice energy than lithium fluoride.

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The electrostatic force between two charged particles is proportional to Q1×Q2r2 where Q1 and Q2 are the charges on the particles and r is the distance between the centres of the particles. Use this relationship to explain why a lithium fluoride has a greater lattice energy than potassium bromide.