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Calculate the lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide (MgO) given the following data: Enthalpy of sublimation of Mg = +150 kJ/mol, Ionization energy of Mg = +738 kJ/mol, Dissociation energy of O2 = +498 kJ/mol, Electron affinity of O = -141 kJ/mol, Enthalpy of formation of MgO = -601 kJ/mol.

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Calculate the lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide (MgO) given the following data: Enthalpy of sublimation of Mg = +150 kJ/mol, Ionization energy of Mg = +738 kJ/mol, Dissociation energy of O2 = +498 kJ/mol, Electron affinity of O = -141 kJ/mol, Enthalpy of formation of MgO = -601 kJ/mol.

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Calculate the lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide (MgO) given the following data: Enthalpy of sublimation of Mg = +150 kJ/mol, Ionization energy of Mg = +738 kJ/mol, Dissociation energy of O2 = +498 kJ/mol, Electron affinity of O = -141 kJ/mol, Enthalpy of formation of MgO = -601 kJ/mol.

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