Energetics (Edexcel International A Level Chemistry)

Exam Questions

16 marks

The table shows the theoretical and experimental (Born-Haber) lattice energy data for two metal halide compounds, sodium chloride and magnesium iodide.

  Lattice energy / kJ mol–1
Metal halide Theoretical Experimental
(Born-Haber)
Sodium chloride −770 −780
Magnesium iodide −1944 −2327

Using the data, compare and contrast the type and strength of bonding in these compounds.
Give reasons for your answers.

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