11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Born Haber Cycle
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
The lattice energy of CuCl2(s) is 2824 kJ/mol. Use the Born-Haber cycle to determine the ΔH°f for CuCl2(s) from its elements. Compare this with the ΔH°f for CuCl(s) (–137.2 kJ/mol) and determine which compound is more stable.
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The lattice energy of CuCl2(s) is 2824 kJ/mol. Use the Born-Haber cycle to determine the ΔH°f for CuCl2(s) from its elements. Compare this with the ΔH°f for CuCl(s) (–137.2 kJ/mol) and determine which compound is more stable.