chapter 15 - energetics

Question 1

ranges for gibbs free energy change and spontaneity of reaction

Answer 1

> 30 - no spontaneous reaction
30 > 0 - partial reaction, end product has more reactants
= 0 - partial reaction, end product has equal parts
-30 > 0 - partial reaction, end product has more products
-30 - goes to completion

Question 2

lattice enthalpies increase with

Answer 2

1. decreased size of ion
2. increased charge of ion