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Module 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements
5.3 Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy
5.3.1 Lattice enthalpy
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Lattice enthalpy is the energy released when 1 mole of an ionic compound is formed from its constituent gaseous
ions
Lattice enthalpy is a key factor in determining the stability of ionic compounds
True
Arrange the components of the Born-Haber cycle in their correct order:
1️⃣ Enthalpy of formation
2️⃣ Atomization enthalpy
3️⃣ Ionization energy
4️⃣ Electron affinity
5️⃣ Lattice enthalpy
Discrepancies between experimental and theoretical lattice enthalpy values indicate partial covalent character
True
What is lattice enthalpy defined as?
Energy released forming ionic compound
The Born-Haber cycle is a thermochemical cycle used to relate lattice enthalpy to other energy
changes
What is atomization enthalpy?
Gaseous atoms from 1 mol
The Born-Haber cycle is based on Hess's
law
How is lattice enthalpy determined experimentally in the Born-Haber cycle?
By summing enthalpy changes
Lattice enthalpy is the energy released when 1 mole of an ionic compound is formed from its constituent gaseous
ions
Applying Hess's law to the Born-Haber cycle allows for the determination of
lattice enthalpy
True
Steps involved in the Born-Haber cycle
1️⃣ Atomization enthalpy
2️⃣ Ionization energy
3️⃣ Electron affinity
4️⃣ Lattice enthalpy
What is ionization energy?
Energy required to remove electron
Lattice enthalpy can be determined experimentally using the
Born-Haber cycle
True
Match the method with its description:
Experimental (Born-Haber cycle) ↔️ Lattice enthalpy determined by summing enthalpy changes
Theoretical (Coulomb's law) ↔️ Lattice enthalpy estimated using ionic properties
Lattice enthalpy represents the strength of ionic bonds in a crystal lattice
True
What is enthalpy of formation?
Energy change forming 1 mol compound
What is the symbol for lattice enthalpy?
Δ
H
l
a
t
t
i
c
e
\Delta H_{lattice}
Δ
H
l
a
tt
i
ce
Lattice enthalpy is the energy released when gaseous ions form an
ionic
lattice.
True
The enthalpy of formation refers to the energy change when 1 mole of a compound is formed from its elements under
standard conditions
.
True
Atomization enthalpy is the energy required to convert 1 mole of a solid element into gaseous
atoms
Steps in the Born-Haber cycle for the formation of NaCl
1️⃣ Atomization of Na and Cl
2️⃣ Ionization of Na
3️⃣ Electron affinity of Cl
4️⃣ Formation of the NaCl lattice
The Born-Haber cycle helps to determine or verify the values of
lattice
enthalpy.
Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an
electron
from a gaseous atom.
True
Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous
atom
The electron affinity is always a negative value.
False
The Born-Haber cycle can be used to determine lattice enthalpy experimentally.
True
Experimental lattice enthalpies can differ from theoretical values due to partial
covalent character
in the compound.
True
Steps in the Born-Haber cycle for measuring lattice enthalpy
1️⃣ Atomization enthalpy
2️⃣ Ionization energy
3️⃣ Electron affinity
4️⃣ Formation of ionic lattice
Discrepancies between experimental and theoretical lattice enthalpies indicate deviations from ideal ionic bonding.
True
What does 'e' represent in the context of lattice enthalpy calculations?
Elementary charge
\(r\) is the distance between
ions
The Born-Haber cycle is used to measure lattice enthalpy.
True
What law is applied to the Born-Haber cycle to determine lattice enthalpy experimentally?
Hess's law
Match the method with its description:
Born-Haber Cycle ↔️ Experimentally determines lattice enthalpy
Coulomb's Law ↔️ Estimates lattice enthalpy theoretically
The attractive forces between larger
ions
are weaker.
True
Larger ions have lower lattice
enthalpies
Why does a higher charge on ions increase lattice enthalpy?
Stronger electrostatic attraction
Match the ionic charge with its effect on lattice enthalpy:
Low (e.g., Na⁺, Cl⁻) ↔️ Lower
High (e.g., Mg²⁺, O²⁻) ↔️ Higher
How does a higher coordination number affect lattice enthalpy?
Increases lattice enthalpy
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