Question

Using the thermodynamic data below, and a value of -717 kJ/mole for the lattice enthalpy for KCl, calculate the ionization energy of K.
Enthalpy of atomization of K +89 kJ/mol
Enthalpy of formation of solid KCl -437 kJ/mol
Enthalpy of formation of Cl(g) +121 kJ/mol
Electron affinity of Cl(g) -349 kJ/mol
A.-576 kJ/mol
B.+141 kJ/mol
C.+419 kJ/mol
D.+576 kJ/mol
E.+597 kJ/mol

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