Figure 7.2 depicts the interactions of an ion with its first nearest neighbors, second nearest neighbors, and

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Figure 7.2 depicts the interactions of an ion with its first nearest neighbors, second nearest neighbors, and third nearest neighbors in a lattice.

Figure 7.2

Potential energy (kJ/mol) -432 The amount by which the energy is lowered by this interaction is called the 

(a) Would the interactions with the fourth nearest neighbors be attractive or repulsive?

(b) Based on Coulomb’s law, how would the relative sizes of the terms compare if the potential energy were expressed as V = V1st + V2nd + V3rd + V4th?

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

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Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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