Chapter 22 - Enthalpy and Entropy Flashcards
what is a ‘real terms’ explanation of what lattice enthalpy is
how strongly a giant ionic lattice is held together
what is the definition for lattice enthalpy
Lattice Enthalpy is the energy released when one mole of ionic crystal is formed from its constituent ions in their gaseous state under standard conditions of 298K and 100Kpa
what sign does lattice enthalpy usually have and why
negative because the crystal is being formed so energy is released (exothermic) because bonds are being made
what effect does increasing the charge of the ions have on the magnitude of the lattice enthalpy
it increases the lattice enthalpy as there is a greater electrostatic attraction between the ions
it tends to be that more positive ions are also smaller so there is a greater charge density
what effect does decreasing the size of the ion have on the magnitude of the lattice enthalpy
it increases the lattice enthalpy as there is the ‘same charge’ in a smaller ion, thus there is a greater charge density so the electrostatic attraction increases
can we measure lattice enthalpy directly
no
what is usually step 1 of a born haber cycle
atomisation - the molecules or lattice of the constituent elements breaks down to leave gaseous atoms
define standard enthalpy of atomisation
the enthalpy of atomisation of an element is the enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from the element in its standard state, 298K and 100Kpa
what does the sign tend to be for enthalpy of atomisation and why
it tends to be positive (endothermic) as it requires energy to break down the molecules or lattice of the element in its standard state
what is usually step 2 of a born haber cycle
ionisation- the atoms are ionised (an electron is removed)
some atoms of elements may need 2nd or 3rd ionisations
define enthalpy of ionisation
i.e. ionisation energy
first ionisation energy is the energy required to remove one mole of electrons from one mole of gaseous atoms (to form one mole of 1+ ions and one mole of electrons)
what is often the 3rd step of a born haber cycle
electron affinity- the formation of 1- ions from the non-metal
what sign does ionisation energy usually have and why
it usually has a positive value (endothermic) because it requires energy to overcome the electrostatic attraction between the positive nucleus and the negative electron
define electron affinity
the electron affinity is the enthalpy change accompanying the gain of one mole of electrons by one mole of atoms in the gaseous phase
what signs do the different stages of electron affinity have and why
- the first electron affinity is usually negative (exothermic) because there is an electrostatic attraction between the positive nucleus and the negative electron
- any further electron affinities will have a positive sign (endothermic) because energy is required to overcome the repulsion between a negative ion and a negative electron
define standard enthalpy of formation
the enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states and under standard conditions of 298K and 100Kpa
What do we need remember when adding values to a born-haber cycle
always multiply by the relevant number of moles because ionisation energies and energies of atomisation are for 1 mole formed
what is the overall energy change associated with dissolving called and define it
The standard enthalpy change of solution
“The standard enthalpy change of solution (deltaHsol) is the enthalpy change that takes place when 1 mol of an ionic solid dissolves completely in water at 298K and 101KPa”
what two factors affect the size of the enthalpy change of solution
- the energy required to break down the ionic lattice
- the energy released due to the attractions of the ions with the Delta +ve hydrogens and Delta -ve oxygens