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Ch.8 - Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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Capitolo 8, Problema 79c

Consider the lattice energies of the following Group 2A compounds: BeH2, 3205 kJ/mol; MgH2, 2791 kJ/mol; CaH2, 2410 kJ/mol; SrH2, 2250 kJ/mol; BaH2, 2121 kJ/mol. (c) Consider BeH2. Does it require 3205 kJ of energy to break one mole of the solid into its ions, or does breaking up one mole of solid into its ions release 3205 kJ of energy?

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Understand the concept of lattice energy: Lattice energy is the energy required to separate one mole of an ionic solid into its gaseous ions. It is always a positive value because energy is required to overcome the electrostatic forces holding the ions together in the solid.
Identify the given lattice energy for BeH2: The problem states that the lattice energy for BeH2 is 3205 kJ/mol.
Interpret the meaning of the lattice energy value: Since lattice energy is defined as the energy required to break the solid into its ions, a value of 3205 kJ/mol means that 3205 kJ of energy is needed to break one mole of BeH2 solid into its gaseous ions.
Clarify the direction of energy flow: The positive sign of the lattice energy indicates that energy is absorbed in the process of breaking the solid into ions, not released.
Conclude the interpretation: Therefore, it requires 3205 kJ of energy to break one mole of BeH2 solid into its ions, rather than releasing 3205 kJ of energy.

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