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What is the lattice energy of Calcium oxide (CaO)? Calculate the lattice energy using Born-Haber cycle and explain the factors that affect the lattice energy of CaO.

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To calculate the lattice energy of Calcium oxide  CaO  using the Born-Haber cycle, we need to consider several energy changes that occur during the formation of CaO from its constituent elements. The Born-Haber cycle is a thermochemical cycle that relates the lattice energy to other measurable energies, such as ionization energy, electron affinity, and enthalpy of formation.Here are the steps involved in the Born-Haber cycle for CaO:1. Sublimation of solid calcium  Ca  to gaseous calcium  Ca g  :   Ca s   Ca g ; H_sublimation = +178 kJ/mol2. Ionization of gaseous calcium  Ca g   to form a calcium ion  Ca g  :   Ca g   Ca g  + 2e; H_ionization1 = +590 kJ/mol  first ionization energy    Since calcium has two ionization energies, we need to add both of them:   H_ionization2 = +1145 kJ/mol  second ionization energy    Total ionization energy: H_ionization_total = H_ionization1 + H_ionization2 = 590 + 1145 = +1735 kJ/mol3. Dissociation of oxygen molecule  O  into oxygen atoms  O :   1/2 O g   O g ; H_dissociation = +249 kJ/mol4. Formation of oxide ion  O  by gaining two electrons by oxygen atom  O :   O g  + 2e  O g ; H_electron_affinity = -603 kJ/mol  electron affinity of oxygen 5. Formation of CaO from gaseous ions:   Ca g  + O g   CaO s ; H_lattice_energy = ?  lattice energy of CaO 6. Enthalpy of formation of CaO:   Ca s  + 1/2 O g   CaO s ; H_formation = -635 kJ/molNow, we can use the Born-Haber cycle to calculate the lattice energy of CaO:H_lattice_energy = H_formation - H_sublimation - H_ionization_total - H_dissociation - H_electron_affinityH_lattice_energy = -635 kJ/mol -  +178 kJ/mol  -  +1735 kJ/mol  -  +249 kJ/mol  -  -603 kJ/mol H_lattice_energy = -635 - 178 - 1735 - 249 + 603 = -3194 kJ/molSo, the lattice energy of Calcium oxide  CaO  is -3194 kJ/mol.Factors that affect the lattice energy of CaO:1. Ionic radii: Smaller ions have a stronger electrostatic attraction between them, leading to higher lattice energy. In the case of CaO, both Ca and O are relatively small ions, resulting in a high lattice energy.2. Charge of the ions: The lattice energy is directly proportional to the product of the charges of the ions. In CaO, the charges of the ions are +2  Ca  and -2  O , which contribute to the high lattice energy.3. Crystal structure: The arrangement of ions in the crystal lattice also affects the lattice energy. CaO has a rock-salt structure, which is a highly stable arrangement, contributing to its high lattice energy.

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