Use Lewis symbols to show electron transfer between the following atoms to form cations and anions:
(a) K and S, (b) Ca and O (c) Al and N
What are important consequences of lattice enthalpies?
The consequences of lattice enthalpies:
(i) The greater the lattice enthalpy, more stable is the ionic compound.
(ii) The lattice enthalpy is greater, for ions of higher charge and smaller radii.
(iii) The lattice enthalpies effect the solubilities of ionic compounds.