CHM 2045 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Lattice Energy, Exothermic Process, Sodium Chloride
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There can be two definitions - one is the opposite of the other! Make sure you know which one is being used. The enthalpy change when one mole of an ionic lattice dissociates into isolated gaseous ions. Values: highly endothermic - there is a strong electrostatic attraction between, a lot of energy must be put in to overcome the attraction ions of opposite charge. The enthalpy change when one mole of an ionic crystal lattice is formed from its isolated gaseous ions. Values: highly exothermic - strong electrostatic attraction between ions of opposite charge, a lot of energy is released as the bond is formed, relative values are governed by the charge density of the ions. Q. j which substance in the the following pairs has the larger lattice enthalpy: nacl or kc, naf or nacl, mgcl2 or nacl, mgo or mgcl2. Oxides: thermal stability of group ii oxides decreases down the group.