4.2.1 - Lattice Enthalpy
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What is lattice enthalpy?
💡 Hint: Think about the energy necessary to break bonds.
Give an example of a compound and its lattice enthalpy.
💡 Hint: Consider common table salt.
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What does lattice enthalpy measure?
💡 Hint: Think about energy use in breaking apart solids.
True or False: The lattice enthalpy of NaCl is 500 kJ/mol.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific value mentioned earlier.
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If the lattice enthalpy of LiBr is determined to be 750 kJ/mol, how would the lattice enthalpy change if Li+ were replaced by K+?
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Using the Born-Haber cycle, describe how you could calculate the lattice enthalpy for CaCl2.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply Hess's Law to sum energy changes across the cycle.
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