How can the lattice enthalpy of an ionic NaCl be determined by using Born-Haber cycle?
Calculate the lattice enthalpy of KCl crystal from the following data:
Sublimation enthalpy of pottasium (K) = +89 kJ mol-1
Dissociation enthalpy of
= +122 kJ mol-1
Ionisation enthalpy of K(g) +425 kJ mol-1
Electron gain enthalpy of Cl(g) = -355 kJ mol-1
Enthalpy of formation of
Calculate the lattice enthalpy of LiF, given that the enthalpy of
(i) sublimation of lithium is 155.2 kJ mol–1
(ii) dissociation of 1/2 mol of F2is 75.3 kJ
(iii) ionization of lithium is 520 kJ mol–1
(iv) electron gain of 1 mol of F(g) is –333 kJ
(v) ∆f H0 ∆fH0 overall is –795 kJ mol–1
Calculate the lattice enthalpy of MgBr2 from the given data. The enthalpy of formation of MgBr2 according to the reaction
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