Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Lattice Energy

Questions
Q1.

Sodium hydride, NaH, can be used to generate hydrogen for fuel cells.

In order to calculate the first electron affinity of hydrogen, a student was asked to
draw a Born-Haber cycle for sodium hydride.

The cycle had two errors but the numerical data were correct.

(i) Identify and correct the two errors in this Born-Haber cycle.
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(ii) Calculate the first electron affinity, in kJ mol–1, of hydrogen, using the values given in the
cycle.
(1)

(Total for question = 3 marks)

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Q3.

This question is about lattice energies.

Data for the Born-Haber cycle for copper(II) oxide are given in the table.

(i) Complete the diagram of the Born-Haber cycle for copper(II) oxide.
Include labels of enthalpy changes with arrows indicating the direction of change, and the
respective species with state symbols.
(4)
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(ii) Calculate the lattice energy of copper(II) oxide.

(1)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

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Q6.

Magnesium bromide, MgBr2, is an ionic compound.

The table shows the enthalpy changes needed to calculate the first electron affinity of
bromine.

(i) Complete the Born-Haber cycle for magnesium bromide with formulae, electrons and
labelled arrows. The cycle is not drawn to scale.
(3)
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(ii) Calculate the first electron affinity of bromine, in kJ mol–1.

(2)

(Total for question = 5 marks)

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Q7.

This question is about lattice energies.

The table shows the theoretical and experimental lattice energy values of two compounds.

(i) State what can be deduced by the close similarity of the lattice energy values for barium
iodide.
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(ii) Explain why there is a significant difference in the lattice energy values for magnesium
iodide.
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(Total for question = 5 marks)

Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Lattice Energy

Q8.

This question is about ions and ionic compounds.

* The table shows the theoretical and experimental lattice energy values of two compounds.

Comment on the theoretical and experimental lattice energy values, giving the reasons for
any differences and similarities.
(6)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

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Q9.

This question is about chlorine.

Write the equation for the first electron affinity of chlorine. Include state symbols.
(2)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

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