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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The Born-Haber cycle may also be used to calculate any one of the other quantities in the equation for lattice energy, provided that the remainder is known.

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

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When all other parameters are kept constant, doubling the charge of both the cation and anion quadruples the lattice energy.

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

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For cesium fluoride, using this data, the lattice energy is:

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