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lattice enthalpy Flashcards

1
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what is ‘lattice enthalpy’?

A

a measure of the strength of ionic bonding in a giant ionic lattice

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what is the definition of ‘lattice enthalpy’ in terms of enthalpy change?

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the enthalpy change that accompanies the formation of one mole of an ionic compound from its gaseous ions under standard conditions

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is lattice enthalpy endo or exothermic?

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exothermic
- bonds are formed

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4
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define ‘enthalpy of formation’

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enthalpy change when one mole of a compound forms from its elements under standard conditions

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5
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define ‘first ionisation enthalpy’

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enthalpy change when one electron is removed from one mole of gaseous atoms of an element to form one mole of gaseous + ions

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define ‘second ionisation enthalpy’

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enthalpy change when one electron is removed from one mole of gaseous + ions to form one mole of gaseous 2+ ions

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is ionisation enthalpy exo or endothermic?

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endothermic

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8
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is enthalpy of formation exo or endothermic?

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exothermic

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9
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define ‘first electron affinity’

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enthalpy change when one electron is added to each atom in one mole of gaseous atoms to form one mole of gaseous - ions

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define ‘second electron affinity’

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enthalpy change when one electron is added to each ion in one mole of gaseous - ions to form one mole of gaseous 2- ions

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is first electron affinity exo or endothermic?

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exothermic

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is second electron affinity exo or endothermic?

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endothermic

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13
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define ‘enthalpy of atomisation’

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enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from its element in standard state

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is atomisation exo or endothermic?

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endothermic

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15
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what do we use a born haber cycle for?

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indirectly calculating lattice enthalpy

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16
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what goes at the bottom of a born haber cycle?

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the solid ionic compound

17
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what is the first born haber step and which direction is the arrow?

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enthalpy of formation
downwards (exothermic)

18
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what is the second born haber step and which direction is the arrow?

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atomisation
upwards (endothermic)

19
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what is the third born haber step and which direction is the arrow?

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ionisation
upwards (endothermic)

20
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what is the fourth born haber step and which direction is the arrow?

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electron affinity
downwards (exothermic)

21
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what is the last born haber step and which direction is the arrow?

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lattice enthalpy
downwards (exothermic)

22
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what happens in a born haber cycle if an anion has a charge greater than one?

A

use successive electron affinities
(second is upwards)

Chemistry 5.2: Enthalpy and Entropy (4 decks)

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