8.5

Lattice Energy

The change in energy that takes place when separated gaseous ions are packed together to form an ionic solid
Often described as the energy released when an ionic solid forms from its ions
Ex: M+(g) + X-(g) à MX(s)
Energy is a state function
Energy change is exothermic(-)

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