Calculate the lattice energy of magnesium sulfide from the data given below. Mg(s) → Mg(g) ΔH° = 148 kJ/mol
Mg(g) → Mg²⁺(g) + 2e⁻ ΔH° = 2186 kJ/mol
S₈(s) → 8S(g) ΔH° = 2232 kJ/mol
S(g) + 2e⁻ → S²⁻(g) ΔH° = 450 kJ/mol
8Mg(s) + S₈(s) → 8MgS(s) ΔH° = −2744 kJ/mol
Mg²⁺(g) + S²⁻(g) → MgS(s) ΔH°_lattice = ?

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To calculate the lattice energy of MgS, we use the Born-Haber cycle. The steps involve breaking down the formation of MgS into its elemental steps and then using Hess's Law to find the lattice energy. The steps are as follows:1. Sublimation of Mg(s) to Mg(g): ΔH° = +148 kJ/mol2. Ionization of Mg(g) to Mg²⁺(g) + 2e⁻: ΔH° = +2186 kJ/mol3. Dissociation of S₈(s) to 8S(g): ΔH° = +2232 kJ/mol (for 8S, so for 1S, it's 2232/8 = 279 kJ/mol)4. Addition of 2e⁻ to S(g) to form S²⁻(g): ΔH° = +450 kJ/mol5. Formation of MgS(s) from its elements in their standard states: ΔH° = −2744 kJ/molThe lattice energy is the energy released when gaseous ions combine to form one mole of an ionic solid. To find it, we add all the steps leading to the formation of gaseous ions and then subtract the formation energy of MgS(s) from its elements:Lattice Energy = [Sublimation + Ionization + Dissociation/8 + Electron Affinity] - Formation Energy= [148 + 2186 + 279 + 450] - (-2744)= 3063 - (-2744)= 3063 + 2744= 5807 kJ/molHowever, this calculation seems to have gone awry, suggesting a misunderstanding in the breakdown of the given values or the process itself. The correct approach involves ensuring each step corresponds correctly to the formation of MgS from its elements and correctly applying Hess's Law. Given the options and the apparent mistake in the calculation above, the correct answer involves accurately calculating the total energy changes involved in forming MgS from its elements, including sublimation, ionization, dissociation, and electron affinity, then using these to find the lattice energy not directly given by the calculations shown. The correct approach should align with the principles of the Born-Haber cycle, indicating a mistake in the detailed calculation provided.

Calculate the Lattice Energy of Magnesium Sulfide from the Data