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Energetics II

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Define lattice enthalpy of formation

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a solid ionic compound is formed from its gaseous ions under standard conditions

#2
Front (Question)

define entropy

Back (Answer)

• measure of disorder • number of ways that energy can be shared between particles

#3
Front (Question)

Define enthalpy change of atomisation

Back (Answer)

the enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous ions is made from an element in its standard state.

#4
Front (Question)

Define 1st electron affinity

Back (Answer)

the enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous 1- ions are formed from 1 mole of gaseous atoms.

#5
Front (Question)

Name 2 factors that affect strength of ionic bonding

Back (Answer)

• size of charge • ionic radius

#6
Front (Question)

Explain how Size of charge effects strength of ionic bond and melting and boiling point (2)

Back (Answer)

• larger charge = stronger electrostatic attraction between ions • therefore, more energy needed to overcome these forces, leading to a higher melting and boiling point.

#7
Front (Question)

Describe and explain how ionic radius affects the strength of ionic bonds (2)

Back (Answer)

• 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.

#8
Front (Question)

Describe the structure of a born haber cycle from bottom to top. (enthalpies) and whether the steps are exothermic or endothermic. (5)

Back (Answer)

• 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.

#9
Front (Question)

what are the assumptions that theoretical values of lattice energy make? (2)

Back (Answer)

• assume a perfect ionic model • 100%, and attractions are purely electrostatic.

#10
Front (Question)

Why might theoretical and actual (born haber) values be different? (3)

Back (Answer)

• 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.

#11
Front (Question)

Define enthalpy of solution.

Back (Answer)

• the enthalpy change when 1 mole of an ionic solid dissolves in a large enough amount of water to ensure they don’t interact.

#12
Front (Question)

Define enthalpy of lattice formation

Back (Answer)

• the enthalpy change when 1 mole of an ionic crystal is formed from its constituent gaseous ions.

#13
Front (Question)

define enthalpy of hydration

Back (Answer)

• when one mole of gaseous ions become hydrated such that further dilution causes no heat change.

#14
Front (Question)

How do we calculate enthalpy change of solution?

Back (Answer)

Enthalpy change of solution = -Enthalpy of lattice formation + sum of enthalpy of hydration.

#15
Front (Question)

What can be concluded about a substance from its enthalpy change of solution?

Back (Answer)

• substance more likely soluble if exothermic • substance more likely to be insoluble if endothermic (as lattice energy much larger than hydration enthalpy.)

#16
Front (Question)

what happens to the entropy when a solid dissolves into ions?

Back (Answer)

• 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.

#17
Front (Question)

what is a system?

Back (Answer)

• your reactants and products • does not change temp or pressure • mass cannot be transferred to the surroundings • energy can be transferred to the surroundings.

#18
Front (Question)

why do solids have lower entropies than liquids, which are lower than gasses?

Back (Answer)

• as a solid is heated up, and turns into liquid, its particles vibrate more, meaning that its entropy increases • gasses are most disordered, so have the highest enthalpy.

#19
Front (Question)

What will an increase in disorder and entropy lead to

Back (Answer)

a positive entropy change ( ΔS’ system = +ve)

#20
Front (Question)

Give the equation to calculate ΔS system.

Back (Answer)

= ΣS products - ΣS reactants

#21
Front (Question)

What is the unit for entropy?

Back (Answer)

J/K/mol

#22
Front (Question)

Give the equation to calculate ΔS surroundings what are some things to keep in mind when using the equation?

Back (Answer)

-ΔH reaction/T - covert ΔH to J/mol (x1000) - convert degrees to Kelvin (+273)

#23
Front (Question)

Give the equation to calculate total entropy change.

Back (Answer)

ΔS total = ΔS system + ΔS surrounding

#24
Front (Question)

What must be positive for a reaction to be spontaneous?

Back (Answer)

• ΔS total