Purchase Solution

Lattice Energy of MgO

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Write the reaction involved with lattice energy for MgO.

Class example said steps to find delta E is 1) Write formation for reaction, 2) Form gases to elements, 3) dissociate diatomics, 4) remove electrons from cation, 5) add electrons to anion, 6) form solid.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

The solution provides an attachment containing the reactions involved with lattice energy for MgO using both a diagram and the Born-Haber cycle style of writing out each step as means of finding delta E.

Solution Preview

Please refer to the attached file for solution. Cheers.

The lattice energy is the energy given off when ions in the gas phase come together to form the lattice:

Mg2+(g) + O2-(g)  ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
General Chemistry - Classification of Matter

This test will assess your knowledge on the classification of matter which includes elements, compounds and mixtures.

Match Elements with their Symbols

Elements are provided: choose the matching one- or two-letter symbol for each element.

Organic Chemistry Naming: Alkanes

This is a quiz which is designed to assist students with learning the nomenclature used to identify organic compounds. This quiz focuses on the organic compounds called Alkanes.

Functional groups in Organic Chemistry

You will be tested on the names of functional groups in Organic Chemistry. It is very important to know the functional groups to understand Organic reactions.