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lattice energy

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noun

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

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However, the lattice energy can be calculated using the equation given in the previous section or by using a thermochemical cycle.

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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, Al2O3 would have a shorter interionic distance than Al2Se3, and Al2O3 would have the larger lattice energy.

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