The Born-Haber cycle for MgO under standard conditions is shown below.
The values are shown in the table below.
(a) (i) Identify the processes represented by A, B and D in the cycle.
(a) (ii) Define the enthalpy change, F.
(a) (iii) Determine the value of the enthalpy change, E.
(a) (iv) Define the enthalpy change C for the first value. Explain why the second value is significantly larger than the first.
(a) (v) The inter-ionic distance between the ions in NaF is very similar to that between the ions in MgO. Suggest with a reason, which compound has the higher lattice enthalpy value.
(b) (i) The standard enthalpy change of three combustion reactions is given below in kJ.
Based on the above information, calculate the standard change in enthalpy, ΔHΘ, for the following reaction.
(b) (ii) Predict, stating a reason, whether the sign of ΔSΘ for the above reaction would be positive or negative.