5.2 Energy Flashcards
Define lattice enthalpy
The enthalpy change that accompanies the formation of one mole of an ionic lattice from its gaseous ions under standard conditions
Define standard enthalpy change of formation
The enthalpy change the accompanies the formation of 1 mole of a compound from its constituent elements in their standard states under standard conditions
Define first ionisation energy
The energy change that accompanies the removal of 1 mole of electrons from one mole of gaseous atoms
Define the standard enthalpy change of solution
the enthalpy change that takes place when one mole of a solute is completely dissolved in water under standard conditions
Define the standard enthalpy of hydration
the enthalpy change that takes place when dissolving one mole of gaseous ions in water
What is the standard electrode potential of a half cell?
the e.m.f. of a half cell compared with a standard hydrogen half cell, measured at 298 K with solution concentrations of 1 moldm-3 and gas pressure of 100kPa
What does a half cell consist of?
An element in two oxidation states
What is the simplest half cell?
metal placed in an aqueous solution of its ions
What is the simplest half cell containing non-metal and non-metal ions?
hydrogen half cell, comprised of H2 and H+ ions with a coated platinum electrode
What is the purpose of platinum in a hydrogen half cell?
to be in contact with both the H2 and the H+ ions a
to allow the transfer of electrons into and out of the half cell via a connecting wire
What is the platinum electrode in a hydrogen half cell coated in?
platinum black, a spongy coat which can transfer electrons
What is a standard hydrogen half cell composed of?
- HCl(aq) of conc. 1 mol dm-3, as the source of H+
- hydrogen gas, at 100kPa pressure
- inert platinum electrode
What acts as an electrode in metal half cells and why?
platinum as there is no other solid piece of metal that could act as an electrode
What is the e.m.f of a hydrogen half cell?
0V
What are salt bridges usually made from?
a piece of filter paper soaked in an aqueous solution of ionic substance, usually KNO3 or NH4NO3
What does a more negative Estandard value mean?
greater tendency for the half cell to undergo oxidation
What does a more positive Estandard value mean?
greater tendency for the half cell to undergo reduction
What does a positive Estandard mean?
half cell accept electrons from the hydrogen half cell
What does the voltmeter that joins the half cells measure?
potential difference of the cell - the difference between the electrode potentials of the cells
Equation for standard electrode potential
Estandardcell = Estandard (positive terminal)- E standard (negative terminal)
Limitations of standard conditions of electrode cells
- predictions can be made about the equilibrium position but not the reaction rate, which may be extremely slow due to a high activation energy
- may not be standard conditions
- standard electrode potentials apply to aqueous equilibria - may not be aqueous
What does a large difference between Estandard values indicate?
reaction is more likely to take place
What happens when the difference in Estandard values is less than 0.4?
the reaction is unlikely to take place
What three types can cells be divided into?
- non-rechargeable cells
- rechargeable cells
- fuel cells
Describe non-rechargeable cells
provide electricity until chemicals have reacted to such an extent that the voltage falls
Describe rechargeable cells?
the cell reaction can be reversed during charging
Common examples of rechargeable cells
- nickel and cadmium, used in rechargeable batteries
- lithium ion and lithium polymer batteries, used in laptops
Describe fuel cells
cell reaction uses external supplies of a fuel and an oxidant
-consumed and need to be continuously supplied
What does a fuel cell use?
energy of the reaction of a fuel with oxygen to create a voltage
What happens in an alkaline hydrogen fuel cell?
- H2 and O2 flow in and react water flows out
- OH- ions flow from O2 end of fuel cell towards H2 end
What do more exothermic lattice enthalpy values indicate?
- stronger ionic bonds
- higher melting and boiling points
What is the standard enthalpy change of atomisation?
when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from its elements in its standard state
Is enthalpy change of atomisation endo or exothermic?
ALWAYS endothermic
-bonds have to be broken
Define second ionisation energy
one mole of gaseous 2+ ions are formed from one mole of gaseous 1+ ions
Is first electron affinity always endothermic or exothermic?
exothermic
-electron is attracted to the outer cell of an atom by its nucleus
Define atomisation
The enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from one element in its standard state
Define first electron affinity
The enthalpy change accompanying the addition of one electron to each atom in one mole of gaseous atoms to form one mole of gaseous 1- ions
Define second electron affinity
The enthalpy change accompanying the additions of one electron to each ion in one mole of gaseous 1- ions to form one mole of gaseous 2- ions