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lattice enthalpy definition
measure of the strength of ionic bonding in a giant ionic lattice
what is the purpose of Born- Haber cycles
determines the lattice enthalpy indirectly
what sort of energy change is needed to form gaseous atoms? why?
- endothermic
- involves breaking bonds
what sort of energy change is needed to form gaseous ions?
endothermic
what sort of energy change is needed to form a lattice
exothermic
standard enthalpy change of formation definition
formation of 1 mol of a compound from its elements in its standard states under standard conditions
standard enthalpy change of atomisation definition
formation of one mole of gaseous atoms from the element in its standard states under standard conditions
first electron affinity definition
addition of 1 mol of electrons to 1 mol of gaseous atoms to form 1 mol of gaseous 1- ions
enthalpy change of hydration definition
dissolving of 1 mol of gaseous ions in water
explain why the 2nd ionisation is more endothermic than the 1st ionisation
- Mg+ has one more proton than electrons
- increase nuclear attraction
- decrease radius
what energy is needed in the second electron affinity
enothermic
what energy is needed in the second electron affinity
endothermic
write the equation to calculate energy change
q=mc∆T
what 2 processes take place when ionic compounds dissolve in water
- ionic lattice breaks up
- water molecules are attracted to, and surround, the ions
what are the general properties of ionic compounds?
- high melting and boiling points
- soluble in polar solvents
- conduct electricity when molten or in aqueous solution