Multiple Choice
The lattice energy of MgCl_2 is the energy change associated with which one of the following processes?
The solubilities of CaCrO4 and PbCrO4 in water at 25°C are approximately 0.111 g/L and 0.0905 g/L in H2O respectively. Based on this information, which compound do you think has the smaller lattice energy?
MX(s) + crystal lattice energy → M+(g) + X- (g) is the reaction for crystal lattice energy.