Energetics II Flashcards
Define lattice enthalpy of formation
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a solid ionic compound is formed from its gaseous ions under standard conditions
define entropy
- measure of disorder
- number of ways that energy can be shared between particles
Define enthalpy change of atomisation
the enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous ions is made from an element in its standard state.
Define 1st electron affinity
the enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous 1- ions are formed from 1 mole of gaseous atoms.
Name 2 factors that affect strength of ionic bonding
- size of charge
- ionic radius
Explain how Size of charge effects strength of ionic bond and melting and boiling point (2)
- larger charge = stronger electrostatic attraction between ions
- therefore, more energy needed to overcome these forces, leading to a higher melting and boiling point.
Describe and explain how ionic radius affects the strength of ionic bonds (2)
- smaller ion = stronger electrostatic attraction between ions
- can also pack closer together, more energy required to overcome the stronger forces = higher boiling and melting points.
Describe the structure of a born haber cycle from bottom to top. (enthalpies) and whether the steps are exothermic or endothermic. (5)
- original ionic compound (formation of which is exothermic)
- enthalpy of atomisation (for all elements if needed) (endothermic)
- ionisation energy of Cation (endothermic)
- 1st electron affinity of Anion (endothermic)
- (going right now) enthalpy of lattice (exothermic) formation.
what are the assumptions that theoretical values of lattice energy make? (2)
- assume a perfect ionic model
- 100%, and attractions are purely electrostatic.
Why might theoretical and actual (born haber) values be different? (3)
- different if the compound shows covalent character - ie the cation distorts the anion slightly (kind of like they are sharing)
- The higher the covalent character, the higher the larger the difference would be in the theoretical and Born Haber value.
- the Born Haber value for a compound would be larger than the theoretical when the compound has some covalent character.
Define enthalpy of solution.
- the enthalpy change when 1 mole of an ionic solid dissolves in a large enough amount of water to ensure they don’t interact.
Define enthalpy of lattice formation
- the enthalpy change when 1 mole of an ionic crystal is formed from its constituent gaseous ions.
define enthalpy of hydration
- when one mole of gaseous ions become hydrated such that further dilution causes no heat change.
How do we calculate enthalpy change of solution?
Enthalpy change of solution = -Enthalpy of lattice formation + sum of enthalpy of hydration.
What can be concluded about a substance from its enthalpy change of solution?
- substance more likely soluble if exothermic
- substance more likely to be insoluble if endothermic (as lattice energy much larger than hydration enthalpy.)
what happens to the entropy when a solid dissolves into ions?
- entropy increases as there is more disorder, as solid changes to solution and number of particles increases.
- this can make the total ΔSsystem can make the ΔStotal positive even if ΔH solution is endothermic, esp at higher temps.