Lattice Energy and the Born Haber Cycle

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The discussion focuses on calculating lattice energy within the context of the Born Haber Cycle. The formula for determining Formation Energy (Hf) is provided as Hf = Hs + Hi.e. + 1/2Hd + He.a. + U (Lattice Energy). The user seeks clarification on how to derive lattice energy when all other values are known, emphasizing the need for a systematic approach rather than relying on memorization. A link to a resource for lattice energy calculations is also shared, highlighting the importance of precise search terms in research.

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  • Understanding of the Born Haber Cycle
  • Knowledge of thermodynamic concepts such as Sublimation energy and Ionization Energy
  • Familiarity with the terms Formation Energy and Electron Affinity
  • Basic skills in chemical calculations
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  • Research detailed methods for calculating lattice energy using Born Haber Cycle
  • Explore examples of lattice energy calculations for various ionic compounds
  • Study the relationship between lattice energy and ionic bond strength
  • Investigate the impact of lattice energy on solubility and melting points of ionic compounds
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Chemistry students, educators, and professionals involved in thermodynamics and ionic compound analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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Ok most questions (that I have come across) when dealing with the Born Haber Cycle give the Sublimation energy, the Dissociation energy, the Electron Affinity, the Ionization Energy, and the Formation Energy. I know that to get the Formation Energy it is:

Hf= Hs+Hi.e.+1/2Hd+He.a.+U (Lattice Energy)

My problem is that if everything but the lattice energy is given what is the calculations to get the lattice energy. I know the lattice energy for some examples like NaCl but that's just from memory, I just don't know how to get the lattice energy (assuming that I didn't memorize it) by using a calculation. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Would be much appreciated.
 
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Try here. I googled it... "lattice energy calculation".

http://www.science.uwaterloo.ca/~cchieh/cact/applychem/lattice.html
 
Thank you. I guess I couldn't find it since I didn't simply put "calculation" at the end of my search.
 

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