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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Estimate the radius of the cesium ion, Cs+. The lattice energy of cesium chloride, CsCl, is 633 kJ/mol. For CsCl, the Madelung constant M is 1.763, and the Born exponent n is 10.7. The radius of Cl− is known to be 1.81 A˚. Express your answer in Angstroms.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 1.67. However, If someone can accurately explain how, that would be very helpful. A step by step would be great. considering I got the answer accidentally ......

OpenStudy (anonymous):

all I know is that you had to use the equation:

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