
The table shows the values for all but one of the enthalpy changes relevant to this cycle.
Enthalpy change
Value/
lattice energy
enthalpy change of hydration of ion
enthalpy change of hydration of ion
Use the values in the table to calculate the value for the enthalpy change of solution of magnesium iodide. (Only give the value without units)


Important Questions on Lattice Energy
Draw a diagram to show how water molecules are arranged around a magnesium ion.


The lattice energy of magnesium bromide, can be calculated using the enthalpy changes shown in the table.
Type of enthalpy change | Value / |
first ionisation energy of magnesium | |
second ionisation energy of magnesium | |
first electron affinity of bromine | |
enthalpy change of formation of | |
enthalpy change of atomisation of magnesium | |
enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine |
State the meaning of the term lattice energy.

The lattice energy of magnesium bromide, can be calculated using the enthalpy changes shown in the table.
Type of enthalpy change | Value / |
first ionisation energy of magnesium | |
second ionisation energy of magnesium | |
first electron affinity of bromine | |
enthalpy change of formation of | |
enthalpy change of atomisation of magnesium | |
enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine |
State the meaning of the term second ionisation energy.

The lattice energy of magnesium bromide, can be calculated using the enthalpy changes shown in the table.
Type of enthalpy change | Value / |
first ionisation energy of magnesium | |
second ionisation energy of magnesium | |
first electron affinity of bromine | |
enthalpy change of formation of | |
enthalpy change of atomisation of magnesium | |
enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine |
Draw and label a Born-Haber cycle to calculate the lattice energy of magnesium bromide and calculate the lattice energy of magnesium bromide.

For the pair and , state with reasons, which one you would expect to have the higher lattice energy.

For the pair and , state with reasons, which one you would expect to have the higher lattice energy.

In some crystal lattices, some of the ions are polarised. State the meaning of the term ion polarisation.
