3.1.8 - Thermodynamics Flashcards
Define ‘enthalpy change’
Heat energy change at a constant pressure.
Define ‘standard enthalpy change’
Enthalpy change measured under standard conditions.
Define ‘enthalpy of atomisation’
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous atoms is formed from an element in its standard state.
Define ‘1st ionisation enthalpy’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous 1+ ions is formed from its gaseous atoms.
Define ‘2nd ionisation enthalpy’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous 2+ ions are formed from gaseous 1+ ions.
Define ‘1st electron affinity’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous 1- ions are formed from gaseous atoms.
Define ‘2nd electron affinity’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous 2- ions is formed from gaseous 1- ions.
Define ‘bond dissociation enthalpy’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of covalent bonds is completely separated to form gaseous atoms.
Define ‘lattice enthalpy of formation’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of solid ionic compound is formed from gaseous ions.
Define ‘lattice enthalpy of dissociation’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of solid ionic compound dissociates into gaseous ions.
State 2 factors that form the perfect ionic model.
- Ions are perfect spheres. 2. With evenly distributed charge.
In what scenario is covalent character more likely for an ionic compound?
- Cation has high charge density. 2. Anion has low charge density.
How does covalent character change the lattice enthalpy?
Larger than expected as it requires more energy to break/form.
State the 2 factors that lattice enthalpy depend on and how.
- Size of ions (bigger size, charges are further apart, weaker attraction). 2. Charge on the ion (bigger charge, stronger attraction).
What are the 3 main factors that impact entropy?
- Physical State. 2. Dissolving. 3. Number of particles.
What is the formula for entropy?
ΔS = Σ S_prod - Σ S_react.
If ΔS is +ve, is a reaction likely? What if it’s endothermic?
It means a reaction is likely even if it’s endothermic.
Using ΔG, how can you tell if a reaction is feasible?
- If ΔG is -ve (or 0) the reaction is feasible. 2. If ΔG is +ve the reaction is not feasible.
Recall briefly how we use calorimetry to measure energy stores in sample.
- Dry sample weighed + burnt in pure oxygen. 2. In a sealed container. 3. Temperature increase of the fixed volume of water used to calculate energy released.
Define Enthalpy of formation
The enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements in its standard states under standard conditions.
Define Lattice enthalpy of formation
The enthalpy change when one mole of a solid ionic compound is formed from its gaseous ions under standard conditions.
In the Born-Haber cycle, what are up arrows?
Endothermic.
Endothermic is a
Positive enthalpy change.
Why would the lattice enthalpy be different from the theoretical value?
Doesn’t follow a perfectly ionic model and has some covalent characteristics in between.
Define electron affinity for chlorine.
The enthalpy change / heat energy change / ΔH for the formation of one mole of chloride ions from chlorine atoms.
What is covalent character caused by?
A larger distortion in the negative ion.
Why are experimental values usually higher than theoretical values?
- Theoretically, the greater the polarization the bigger the charge, and the larger the ion the larger the distortion. 2. The larger the difference in enthalpy, the greater the polarization and covalency.
What are the 2 factors required for a substance to dissolve?
- For something to dissolve the substance bonds must break. 2. New bonds form between the solvent and the substance.
Explain what happens in the enthalpy of solution.
- Substances react with water and the bonds are broken, creating moving ions. 2. Water then reacts with these ions, hydrating them, forming bonds between them; where the negative ion is pulled towards the delta + hydrogen, whereas the positive ion is pulled towards the delta - oxygen. 3. The structure breaks down.
What is the condition for dissolving to occur?
The new bonds must be the same strength or greater than those broken. If not, dissolving will not occur.
What entropy do solids have?
Solids have a low entropy, as there is less disorder between the molecules. Particles are arranged neatly in rows.
How do you know which molecule has the highest covalent character?
The greater the experimental value, the greater the covalent character.
What does it mean when there is an increase in entropy?
- Increase in disorder within the system, where there must be a greater number of moles in the products than reactants. 2. Entropy increase is positive.
What does it mean when there is a decrease in entropy?
Loss of moles, and goes from gas to solids. Decrease is negative and unfavorable.
What is entropically unfavorable?
Entropy decrease (-) is unfavorable.
Does CO2 have a high entropy?
Yes, less structured and a gas; so much higher entropy.
Will exothermic reactions with a positive entropy be feasible?
Exothermic reactions with a positive entropy will always be feasible whatever the temperature.
Formula to find the boiling point of a substance.
ΔH = TΔS.
Provide the formula to find temperature from the Gibbs-free energy equation.
T = ΔH / ΔS.