The lattice energies of FeCl3, FeCl2, and Fe2 O3 are (in no particular order) -2631 kJ / mol,-53

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The lattice energies of FeCl3, FeCl2, and Fe2 O3 are (in no...

The lattice energies of $\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}, \mathrm{FeCl}_{2},$ and $\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ are (in no particular order) $-2631 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol},-5339 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol},$ and $-14,774 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol} .$ Match the appropriate formula to each lattice energy.

The lattice energies of $\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}, \mathrm{FeCl}_{2},$ and $\mathrm{Fe}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}$ are (in no particular order) $-2631 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol},-5339 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol},$ and
$-14,774 \mathrm{kJ} / \mathrm{mol} .$ Match the appropriate formula to each lattice energy.

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Key Concepts

Lattice Energy

Lattice energy is the energy released when gaseous ions combine to form an ionic solid. It is a measure of the strength of the forces holding the ions together in a crystal lattice and is influenced by the charges and sizes of the ions as well as the arrangement of the ions in the crystal structure.

Coulomb's Law

Coulomb's law describes the electrostatic force between two charged particles. In the context of lattice energy, it explains that the attractive force between oppositely charged ions is directly proportional to the product of their charges and inversely proportional to the distance between them, thereby influencing the magnitude of the lattice energy.

Ionic Charges

The magnitude of the charges on the ions plays a critical role in determining lattice energy. Higher ionic charges lead to stronger electrostatic interactions between ions, which results in a higher (more negative) lattice energy, reflecting a more stable ionic compound.

Interionic Distance

The distance between ions, often related to the sizes or radii of the ions, is another key factor in lattice energy. Smaller interionic distances allow ions to attract each other more strongly, leading to a larger magnitude of lattice energy according to the inverse relationship in Coulomb's law.

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