Chemistry · Ionic Bonding: Formation of ionic bonds, factors affecting the formation of ionic bonds; calculation of lattice enthalpy

The amount of energy released when one mole of ionic solid is formed by packing

The amount of energy released when one mole of ionic solid is formed by packing of gaseous ion is called:

  • A. Ionization energy
  • B. Solvation energy
  • C. Lattice energy
  • D. Hydration energy

Step-by-step solution

Lattice energy is defined as the energy released when one mole of an ionic solid is formed from its constituent gaseous ions. This matches the description in the question.
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