Thermodynamics Flashcards
What is the strength of bonding in a lattice given by?
Its lattice enthalpy
What are the two ways to define lattice enthalpy?
The enthalpy of lattice formation and the enthalpy of lattice dissociation
What is the enthalpy of lattice formation?
The enthalpy change when one mole of a crystalline compound is formed from gaseous ions scattered an infinite distance apart. The enthalpy change for an ionic compound MC consisting of ions with single charges is represented as:
M+(g) + X-(g) -> MX (s)
It is an exothermic process
What is the enthalpy of lattice dissociation?
The enthalpy change when one mole of lattice is broken up to produce gaseous ions an infinite distance apart. For an ionic compound MX consisting of ions with single charges this is represented as:
MX (s) -> M+(g) + X-(g)
It is an endothermic process
What does the value of a lattice enthalpy depend on?
- the charges on the ions
- the size of the ions
- the type of lattice formed (the pattern in which they pack together)
What is a larger exothermic enthalpy of lattice formation favoured by?
A greater charge on the ions, smaller ions and a closer packing in the lattice
Draw a simple enthalpy diagram showing the lattice enthalpy of sodium chloride
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Why are lattice enthalpies of interest?
- to test our ideas of ionic bonding. By doing some mathematics theoretical values for lattice enthalpies can be worked out
- to increase ohr understanding of why some compounds do not exist
How can we calculate lattice enthalpies?
From other experimental data using a special form of Hess’s law called the Born-Haber cycle
What data do you need to calculate the lattice enthalpy using a Born-Haber cycle?
- enthalpy of formation
- ionisation energy
- enthalpy of atomisation
- bond enthalpy
- electron affinity
Why would the value of lattice enthalpy of formation be higher?
- if the ions are smaller (they would approach eachother more closely so there would be a greater force of attraction between oppositely charged ions)
- if the ions have a greater charge (the higher the charge the greater the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions)
What is the standard enthalpy of atomisation?
The enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is formed from an element in its standard state
Is atomisation exothermic or endothermic and what is the symbol?
Endothermic because chemical bonds are broken. The symbol delta atH° (circle with a line through) is used
What is the standard enthalpy of atomisation for sodium?
Na (s) -> Na (g) delta at H° = +107 KJ mol -1
What is the enthalpy of atomisation relared to?
The forces of attraction between atoms, e.g. metallic bonds in metals or covalent bonds in non metals
What will mean that an element has a greater enthalpy of atomisation?
- a greater charge
* a smaller size
What is the trend with the enthalpies of atomisation for the halogens?
- they are all quite similar because they all have single covalent bonds that are broken
- the values decrease as the halogen atoms get larger, since the forces holding the atoms together are weaker
Why are the enthalpies of atomisation so high for oxygen and nitrogen?
Because oxygen involves breaking a double bond and nitrogen a triple bond
What is the bond enthalpy?
The enthalpy change when one mole of covalent bonds in a gaseous element is broken. It is endothermic
For covalently bonded substances that are gases under standard conditions ehat is the enthalpy of atomisation?
Half the bond dissociation enthalpy
Why are the enthalpies of atomisation of bromine and iodine more than half their bond dissociation enthalpies?
Because they are not gases in their standard states so in addition to breaking bonds there are changes of state
What is the first electron affinity? Eea
The enthalpy change when one mole of electrons is gained by one mole of gaseous atoms to produce singly charged ions
What is the first electron affinity for a chlorine atom?
Cl (g) + e- -> Cl- (g) Eea= -349 KJ mol -1
Where are electron affinities exothermic?
For atoms on the right hand side of the periodic table