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The table shows the values for all but one of the enthalpy changes relevant to this cycle.

Enthalpy change Value/kJ mol-1
lattice energy -2327
enthalpy change of hydration of Mg2+ ion -1920
enthalpy change of hydration of I- ion -314

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)

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Important Questions on Lattice Energy

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Draw a diagram to show how water molecules are arranged around a magnesium ion.

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Explain why the enthalpy change of hydration of a magnesium ion is more exothermic than the enthalpy change of hydration of a sodium ion.
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The lattice energy of magnesium bromide, MgBr2 can be calculated using the enthalpy changes shown in the table.

Type of enthalpy change Value / kJ mol-1
first ionisation energy of magnesium +736
second ionisation energy of magnesium +1450
first electron affinity of bromine -325
enthalpy change of formation of MgBr2 -524
enthalpy change of atomisation of magnesium +150
enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine +112

State the meaning of the term lattice energy.

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The lattice energy of magnesium bromide, MgBr2 can be calculated using the enthalpy changes shown in the table.

Type of enthalpy change Value / kJ mol-1
first ionisation energy of magnesium +736
second ionisation energy of magnesium +1450
first electron affinity of bromine -325
enthalpy change of formation of MgBr2 -524
enthalpy change of atomisation of magnesium +150
enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine +112

State the meaning of the term second ionisation energy.

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The lattice energy of magnesium bromide, MgBr2 can be calculated using the enthalpy changes shown in the table.

Type of enthalpy change Value / kJ mol-1
first ionisation energy of magnesium +736
second ionisation energy of magnesium +1450
first electron affinity of bromine -325
enthalpy change of formation of MgBr2 -524
enthalpy change of atomisation of magnesium +150
enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine +112

Draw and label a Born-Haber cycle to calculate the lattice energy of magnesium bromide and calculate the lattice energy of magnesium bromide.

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

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

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