Energetics and Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Lattice Energy and Born-Haber Cycles

Analyzing the stability of ionic solids through theoretical cycles.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are some ionic compounds highly soluble while others are insoluble in water?
  2. 2How does ionic radius affect the magnitude of lattice energy?
  3. 3What evidence suggests that an ionic compound has significant covalent character?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Chemical Energetics - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Energetics and Thermodynamics
Period: Thermodynamics

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