Aided by the BornMayer equation for the lattice enthalpy and a BornHaber cycle, show that formation of

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Aided by the Born–Mayer equation for the lattice enthalpy and a Born–Haber cycle, show that formation of CaCl is an exothermic process (the sublimation enthalpy of Ca(s) is 176 kJ mol−1). Show that an explanation for the nonexistence of CaCl can be found in the reaction enthalpy for the reaction 2CaCl(s) → Ca(s) + CaCl2.

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 9780716787594

8th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula

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