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

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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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Which of the following values most closely approximates the lattice energy of MgO: 256 kJ/mol, 512 kJ/mol, 1023 kJ/mol, 2046 kJ/mol, or 4008 kJ/ mol?

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For ionic bonds, the lattice energy is the energy required to separate one mole of a compound into its gas phase ions.

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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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