11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Lattice Energy
6PRACTICE PROBLEM
Magnesium has the ability to reduce some metal oxides. However, the reaction of Mg(s) with ZnO(s) is very endothermic and produces MgO(s) and Zn(s). Use lattice energy to explain why this reaction is endothermic.
Magnesium has the ability to reduce some metal oxides. However, the reaction of Mg(s) with ZnO(s) is very endothermic and produces MgO(s) and Zn(s). Use lattice energy to explain why this reaction is endothermic.