SUMMARY
The lattice energy of Rubidium chloride (RbCl) can be calculated using Hess' Law by combining the enthalpy of formation (ΔHformation) of -430.5 kJ/mol, the enthalpy of sublimation (ΔHsub) for Rubidium at 86 kJ/mol, the first ionization energy (ΔHion) of Rubidium at 402 kJ/mol, the bond dissociation energy (ΔHdiss) of Cl2(g) at 243 kJ/mol, and the electron affinity (ΔHea) of chlorine at +349 kJ/mol. The formula to derive the lattice energy involves summing these values appropriately to isolate the lattice energy. This method provides a systematic approach to determine the lattice energy in kJ/mol. The calculations yield a definitive value for the lattice energy of RbCl(s).
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Hess' Law
- Knowledge of enthalpy concepts including ΔHformation, ΔHsub, ΔHion, ΔHdiss, and ΔHea
- Familiarity with thermodynamic calculations
- Basic chemistry knowledge regarding ionic compounds
NEXT STEPS
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