Define lattice enthalpy and how is it related to the stability of the

1.	Define lattice enthalpy and how is it related to the stability of the ionic compound.
Answer» TICE enthalpy (lattice ENERGY) of an ionic solid is DEFINED as theenthalpy required to completely separate ONE mole of a solid ionic compound into gaseous constituentions. ... The greater the lattice enthalpy, more stable is the ionic compound.

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