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Topic 13: Energetics II 1️⃣

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#1
Front (Question)

Define standard lattice enthalpy change

Back (Answer)

Energy change when 1 mole of the ionic solid is formed from its gaseous ions @standard conditions

#2
Front (Question)

Which 2 factors affect the magnitude of lattice energy ?

Back (Answer)

• magnitudes of the charges on the ions • the sum of the ionic radii

#3
Front (Question)

As the ionic radius of the ions increases, what is the effect on the lattice energy ?

Back (Answer)

Lattice energy becomes less exothermic

#4
Front (Question)

As the ionic charge of the ions increases, what is the effect on the lattice energy ?

Back (Answer)

Lattice energy gets more exothermic

#5
Front (Question)

Define the standard enthalpy change of atomisation

Back (Answer)

Energy change measured at a standard conditions when 1 mole of gaseous atoms is formed from an element in its standard state

#6
Front (Question)

Define 1st electron affinity

Back (Answer)

Energy change when each atom in 1 mole of gaseous atoms gains an electron to form one mole of gaseous 1- ions

#7
Front (Question)

What are the directions of the arrows representing the following in Born Harber Cycles? - enthalpy change of formation - enthalpy change of atomisation - enthalpy change of ionisation - electron affinity - lattice enthalpy

Back (Answer)

Enthalpy change of formation = downwards Enthalpy change of atomisation = upwards Enthalpy change of ionisation = upwards Electron affinity = downwards/ upwards Lattice enthalpy = downwards

#8
Front (Question)

What does the experimental lattice energy refer to

Back (Answer)

The value of the lattice energy calculated using the born haber cycle

#9
Front (Question)

What 3 assumptions must be made before calculating theoretical lattice energy

Back (Answer)

• the ions are all in contact with one another • the ions are perfectly spherical • ion charge is evenly distributed

#10
Front (Question)

The greater the percentage difference between the experimental and theoretical values…

Back (Answer)

The father away from the ‘ionic’ side of the scale the lattice is. ie. the lattice has more covalent character

#11
Front (Question)

Describe & explain what we mean by covalent character of a lattice

Back (Answer)

A region where electrons are existing in an area of orbital overlap. why? In an ionic lattice the cation will attract the electrons of the anion. If the electrons are pulled towards the cation, the anion is said to be polarised because the even distribution of its electron density has been distorted

#12
Front (Question)

What are the 2 factors that change the extent to which an anion is polarised ? (Fajan’s rules)

Back (Answer)

• high charge and small size of the cation • high charge and large size of anion

#13
Front (Question)

If the experimental and theoretical lattice energy values are similar what do we say about the lattice?

Back (Answer)

The lattice is nearly 100% ionic

#14
Front (Question)

Define the enthalpy change of solution

Back (Answer)

Energy change when 1 mole of ionic solid completely dissolves in water (to form an infinitely dilute solution) Eg. Eg. NaCl(s) —-> Na+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)

#15
Front (Question)

Define the enthalpy change of hydration

Back (Answer)

Energy change when 1 mole of gaseous ions are completely hydrated by water (to form an infinitely dilute solution) Eg. Na+ (g) —-> Na+ (aq) & Cl- (g) —-> Cl- (aq)

#16
Front (Question)

What factors affect the magnitude of hydration enthalpy ?

Back (Answer)

Charge of ions: greater charge = stronger interaction with water molecules = more negative hydration value Size of ions: larger ion = weaker attraction with water molecule = less negative hydration value

#17
Front (Question)

Describe the enthalpy diagram that describes the relationship between solution, hydration and lattice enthalpies

Back (Answer)

———Ions (g) ———— |. lattice. | |. | Solid compound. |hydration |. solution. | |. | Ions (aq) ——————

#18
Front (Question)

Define entropy

Back (Answer)

A property of matter that is associated with the degree of disorder, or degree of randomness, of the particles

#19
Front (Question)

Define a spontaneous process

Back (Answer)

One that takes place without continuous intervention from us

#20
Front (Question)

The greater the degree of disorder…

Back (Answer)

The greater the entropy

#21
Front (Question)

What is the 2nd law of thermodynamics ?

Back (Answer)

In a spontaneous process, the total entropy increases

#22
Front (Question)

What is total entropy ? Give the equation

Back (Answer)

Defined as the sum of the entropy change of the system and the entropy change of the surroundings ΔS(total) = ΔS(system) + ΔS(surroundings)

#23
Front (Question)

What is the symbol for entropy

Back (Answer)

S

#24
Front (Question)

How can we use ΔS(total) to determine whether a reaction is spontaneous or not ?

Back (Answer)

If ΔS(total) is positive the reaction is spontaneous