lattice energy

/ˈlætɪs ˈɛnərʤi/ /ˈlætɪs ˈɛnɚdʒi/

Meanings

noun

The energy required to separate the ions of an ionic solid (especially a crystal) to infinity

Examples :

"The high lattice energy of salt (sodium chloride) explains why it takes a lot of heat to melt it into a liquid, as that heat is needed to overcome the strong attraction between the sodium and chloride ions. "

Related Words

required verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəd/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹd/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher required the students to bring their textbooks to class every day. "

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

explains verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnz/ /ɛkˈspleɪnz/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

overcome noun

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/

The burden or recurring theme in a song.

"The song's constant worry about failing the exam was its main overcome. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

lattice noun

/ˈlæt.ɪs/

A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.

"The climbing roses looked beautiful as they grew up the wooden lattice on the side of the house. "

attraction noun

/əˈtɹækʃən/

The tendency to attract.

"The attraction of a good teacher to their students is often strong. "

crystal noun

/ˈkɹɪstəl/

A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.

"The scientist studied the crystal structure of the salt. "

infinity noun

/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

Endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of a beginning, end or limits to size.

"The vastness of the universe is an example of infinity; it has no beginning and no end. "

energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

chloride noun

/ˈklɔːɹaɪd/

Any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical

"The doctor recommended that Maria increase her intake of potassium chloride to help balance her electrolytes. "