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AC15: Lattice energy

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

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#1
Front (Question)

When heat is released, is the reaction endo or exo thermic

Back (Answer)

Exothermic

#2
Front (Question)

For an exothermic reaction, is the enthalpy change positive or negative

Back (Answer)

Negative

#3
Front (Question)

When heat is absorbed is the reaction endo or exo thermic

Back (Answer)

Endothermic

#4
Front (Question)

For an endothermic reaction, is the enthalpy change positive or negative

Back (Answer)

Positive

#5
Front (Question)

What are the standard conditions for enthalpy changes

Back (Answer)

• 1 atm • 298 K / 25 degrees

#6
Front (Question)

Define the standard enthalpy change of a reaction

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change when the number of moles of reactants shown in an equation react together under standard conditions, all reactants being in their standard states

#7
Front (Question)

Define the standard enthalpy of formation of a compound

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a compound is formed form its ELEMENTS in their standard states, under standard conditions

#8
Front (Question)

Define bond enthalpy

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change required to break 1 mole of bonds between 2 atoms in the gaseous state

#9
Front (Question)

Define first ionisation energy of an element

Back (Answer)

The energy needed to remove 1 electron from every atom in 1 mole of gaseous atoms of an element

#10
Front (Question)

Define second ionisation energy of an element

Back (Answer)

The energy needed to remove 1 electron from every ion in 1 mole of gaseous +1 ions of an element

#11
Front (Question)

Are ionisations endo or exo thermic

Back (Answer)

Endothermic

#12
Front (Question)

Why are all ionisations endothermic

Back (Answer)

Because energy is needed to overcome the attraction between the outer electrons and the nucleus

#13
Front (Question)

Is the first or second ionisation more endothermic

Back (Answer)

Second ionisation

#14
Front (Question)

Why is the second ionisation more endothermic

Back (Answer)

Because the number of protons remain the same but 1 less electron, so there is less repulsion between the remaining electrons, allowing them to move in closer to the nucleus, where they are more strongly attracted

#15
Front (Question)

What does Hess’s law state about the enthalpy change in a chemical reaction

Back (Answer)

Independent of the route taken by the reaction, provided the initial and final conditions are the same

#16
Front (Question)

Define enthalpy change of atomisation of an element

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous atoms of an element are formed from the element in its standard state

#17
Front (Question)

Why does aluminium have a greater enthalpy change of atomisation

Back (Answer)

Since the number of out shell electrons increases, so there are more electrons contributing to the metallic bond which requires more energy

#18
Front (Question)

Define the first electron affinity of an element

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change when 1 electron is added to each atom in a mole of gaseous atoms of an element

#19
Front (Question)

Is the first electron affinity of an element that commonly forms negative ions positive or negative

Back (Answer)

Negative

#20
Front (Question)

Why is the first electron affinity of an element that commonly forms negative ions negative

Back (Answer)

Because the electron that is added is attracted to the nucleus more strongly than it is repelled by the other electrons

#21
Front (Question)

Are second electron affinities positive or negative

Back (Answer)

Positive

#22
Front (Question)

Why are second electron affinities always positive

Back (Answer)

Energy must be put in to overcome the repulsion between the negatively charged X- ion and the e- that is added

#23
Front (Question)

Define lattice enthalpy

Back (Answer)

The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a sold ionic compound is formed from its gaseous ions

#24
Front (Question)

What is lattice enthalpy a measure of

Back (Answer)

The strength of ionic bonding in a compound