Chapter 8: Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
lattice energy
A
the energy required to completely separate one mole of a solid ionic compound into its gaseous ions
2
Q
The loss of electrons from an atom is an _____ process.
A
endothermic
3
Q
For a given arrangement of ions, lattice energy ____ as the charges of ion ____ and as their radii ____.
A
increases, increase, decrease
4
Q
Going down a group on the periodic table, lattice energy ___.
A
decreases
