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lattice energy

British

noun

chem the energy required to separate the ions of a crystal to an infinite distance, usually expressed in joules per mole

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Which of the following values most closely approximates the lattice energy of NaF: 510, 890, 1023, 1175, or 4090 kJ/mol?

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The enthalpy change in this step is the negative of the lattice energy, so it is also an exothermic quantity.

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In this section, you will learn about the bond strength of covalent bonds, and then compare that to the strength of ionic bonds, which is related to the lattice energy of a compound.

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Thus, the lattice energy can be calculated from other values.

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In both cases, a larger magnitude for lattice energy indicates a more stable ionic compound.

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