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For the given pair of compounds, suggest which will have the most exothermic lattice energy?

KCl and BaO (ionic radii are similar)

Important Questions on Lattice Energy

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AS and A Level
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For the given pair of compounds, suggest which will have the most exothermic lattice energy?

MgI2 and SrI2

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AS and A Level
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For the given pair of compounds, suggest which will have the most exothermic lattice energy?

CaO and NaCl (ionic radii are similar)

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AS and A Level
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Place the following compounds in order of increasing exothermic lattice energy. Explain your answer.

LiF, MgO, RbCl

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AS and A Level
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The electrostatic force between two charged particles is proportional to Q1×Q2r2 where Q1 and Q2 are the charges on the particles and r is the distance between the centres of the particles. Use this relationship to explain why a magnesium oxide has a greater lattice energy than lithium fluoride.

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AS and A Level
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The electrostatic force between two charged particles is proportional to Q1×Q2r2 where Q1 and Q2 are the charges on the particles and r is the distance between the centres of the particles. Use this relationship to explain why a lithium fluoride has a greater lattice energy than potassium bromide.

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AS and A Level
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Which one of these equations for the calculation of the lattice energy of sodium oxide, Na2O is correct?

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AS and A Level
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Explain why a cation with a smaller ionic radius has a higher charge density.

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
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Which one of the following ions will be the best polariser of the large nitrate ion? Explain your answer.

Cs+   Li+    Na+    K+