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Energetics II

Lattice energy

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Overview

The two definitions of lattice energy, enthalpy changes of hydration and of solution, how ionic charge and radius set the size of lattice and hydration enthalpies, calculating the enthalpy change of solution for sodium chloride and magnesium chloride, and measuring one in the laboratory.

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Key term

Why is the enthalpy of hydration of Al³⁺ more exothermic than that of Na⁺?

Key term

State the alternative definition of lattice energy involving the separation of ions.

Key term

When lattice energy is defined as the formation of a lattice from gaseous ions, is the value exothermic or endothermic?

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  1. 1

    Define lattice energy in terms of the formation of an ionic compound.

    Model answer

    Under standard conditions, the enthalpy change as gaseous ions come together to give one mole of the solid.

  2. 2

    State the alternative definition of lattice energy involving the separation of ions.

    Model answer

    The enthalpy change as one mole of the solid is broken up, its gaseous ions ending infinitely far apart.

  3. 3

    When lattice energy is defined as the formation of a lattice from gaseous ions, is the value exothermic or endothermic?

    Model answer

    The value is always exothermic (negative).

  4. 4

    Define the enthalpy change of hydration.

    Model answer

    The enthalpy change of hydration is the enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous ions is dissolved in sufficient water to form an infinitely dilute solution.

  5. 5

    Are enthalpy of hydration values exothermic or endothermic, and why?

    Model answer

    Enthalpy of hydration values are always exothermic (negative) because ion-dipole bonds form between ions and water molecules.

  6. 6

    What type of bonding interaction is responsible for the exothermic nature of hydration?

    Model answer

    Ion-dipole bonds form between the ions and polar water molecules.

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