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Enthalpy and Entropy

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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

Back (Answer)

Lattice enthalpy is the enthalpy change that accompanies the formation of one mole of an ionic compound from its gaseous ions under standard conditions. e.g Na+ (g) + Cl- (g) = NaCl (s) gaseous ions solid ionic lattice

#2
Front (Question)

What kind of energy change will lattice enthalpy always be?

Back (Answer)

lattice enthalpy is Exothermic and hence Enthalpy change is negative because bond forming is exothermic.

#3
Front (Question)

What is the Born-Haber cycle?

Back (Answer)

A way of indirectly calculating lattice enthalpy from other known energy changes because it cant be calculated directly.

#4
Front (Question)

What is the lattice formation and what energy change is it?

Back (Answer)

lattice formation is Changing gaseous ions into the solid ionic lattice and its Exothermic. gaseous ions to ionic lattice

#5
Front (Question)

Define standard enthalpy change of formation

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change that takes place when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements under standard conditions, with all reactants and products in their standard states. Na (s) + 1/2 Cl2 (g) = NaCl (s) reactants to one mole of a product

#6
Front (Question)

Define standard enthalpy change of atomisation

Back (Answer)

The standard enthalpy change of atomisation is the enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of gaseous atoms from the element in its standard state under standard conditions. Na (s) = Na (g) 1/2 Cl2 (g) = Cl (g)

#7
Front (Question)

Define first ionisation energy

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change required to remove one electron from each atom in one mole of gaseous atoms to form one mole of gaseous 1+ ions. Na(g) = Na+ (g) + e-

#8
Front (Question)

Why is ionisation energy always endothermic?

Back (Answer)

ionisation energy is endothermic because Energy is required to overcome the attraction between a negative electron and a positive nucleus.

#9
Front (Question)

Define first electron affinity

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change that takes place when one electron is added to each atom in one mole of gaseous atoms to form one mole of gaseous 1- ions. Cl (g) + e- = Cl- (g)

#10
Front (Question)

Why is first elctron affinity always exothermic?

Back (Answer)

Electron being added is attracted in towards the nucleus.

#11
Front (Question)

what do group 2 compounds require in there born haber cycle?

Back (Answer)

Born-haber cycles for group two compounds require both first and second ionisation energies.

#12
Front (Question)

what do oxides and sulfides require in born haber cycles?

Back (Answer)

born-haber cycles for oxides and sulfides require first and second electron affinities/ O+ e- = O- O- + e- = O 2-

#13
Front (Question)

why is the second electron affinity endothermic?

Back (Answer)

the second electron affinity is negative because 1) an electron is being gained to a negatively charged atom which repels s there the same charge 2) Energy is needed to force the negatively charged electron onto the ion

#14
Front (Question)

Why are successive electron affinities endothermic?

Back (Answer)

The negative ion repels the additional electron, so energy is required to force the electron onto it.

#15
Front (Question)

Define standard enthalpy change of solution

Back (Answer)

standard enthalpy change of solution is The enthalpy change that takes place when one mole of a solute dissolves in a solvent under standard conditions. Na+Cl- + aq= Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq) solute to dissolved

#16
Front (Question)

What processes take place when a solid ionic compound dissolves in water?

Back (Answer)

when a solid ionic compound dissolves in water the Ionic lattice breaks up Water molecules are attracted to and surround the ions.

#17
Front (Question)

What are the energy changes involved in these processes of a solid ionic compound dissolving in water?

Back (Answer)

When a solid ionic compound dissolves in water, the Ionic lattice is broken up forming separate gaseous ions. gaseous ions interact with polar water molecules forming hydrated aqueous ions. This is Called enthalpy change of hydration.

#18
Front (Question)

Define enthalpy change of hydration

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change that accompanies the dissolving of gaseous ions in water to form one mole of aqueous ions. Na+ + aq = Na + (aq)

#19
Front (Question)

Describe the effect of ionic size on lattice enthalpy and melting point

Back (Answer)

as Ionic radius increases Attraction between ions decreases Lattice enthalpy becomes less negative ( less exothermic) Melting point decreases as less energy is needed to overcome the decreased attraction

#20
Front (Question)

Describe the effect of ionic charge on lattice enthalpy and melting point

Back (Answer)

as Ionic charge increases Attraction between ions increases Lattice enthalpy becomes more negative (more exothermic) Melting point increases as more energy is needed to overcome increased attraction

#21
Front (Question)

Describe the effect of ionic size on hydration enthalpy

Back (Answer)

as Ionic size increases Attraction between ion and water molecules decreases Hydration energy less negative

#22
Front (Question)

Describe the effect of ionic charge on hydration enthalpy

Back (Answer)

Ionic charge increases Attraction with water molecules increases Hydration energy becomes more negative

#23
Front (Question)

Why is hydration enthalpy an inaccurate method of predicting solubility?

Back (Answer)

Many compounds with endothermic enthalpy changes of solution are soluble.

#24
Front (Question)

Define entropy

Back (Answer)

entropy is a measure of the dispersal of energy within the chemicals in a chemical system.