Enthalpy is a key concept in thermodynamics, representing the heat content of a chemical system. It combines internal energy with pressure and volume. The text delves into the enthalpy of solution and hydration enthalpy, which are critical for understanding the dissolution of ionic compounds. The interplay between lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy determines the solubility and stability of these compounds, with practical applications in predicting reaction behavior.
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Enthalpy is a state function that quantifies the total heat content of a chemical system
Definition of Enthalpy Changes
Enthalpy changes, also known as enthalpy of reaction, provide insight into the heat absorbed or released during chemical reactions
Factors Affecting Enthalpy Changes
The magnitude of enthalpy changes is influenced by the strength of interactions in the resulting solution and can vary among different substances
Enthalpy of solution is the heat change that occurs when one mole of a solute dissolves in a solvent to form a solution
Hydration enthalpy is the heat change when one mole of gaseous ions is dissolved in water to form an aqueous solution
The magnitude of hydration enthalpy is indicative of the strength of ion-dipole interactions and is a key factor in the solubility of ionic compounds in water
While enthalpy of solution encompasses the overall process of dissolving an ionic compound in a solvent, hydration enthalpy specifically describes the exothermic process of ions becoming solvated by water molecules
Lattice enthalpy is the energy required to separate one mole of an ionic solid into its constituent gaseous ions
Lattice enthalpy and hydration enthalpy are opposing processes that together determine the enthalpy of solution
Lattice enthalpy can be calculated by combining the enthalpy of solution with the hydration enthalpies of the ions in the compound
The enthalpy of solution and hydration enthalpies can be used to calculate the lattice enthalpy of sodium chloride, providing insight into its solubility and stability in water
Energy cycles, such as the Born-Haber cycle, allow for the calculation of unknown enthalpy values and predictions about the behavior of ionic compounds in solution
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When one mole of a ______ is dissolved, the heat change known as the ______ of solution occurs.
solute
enthalpy
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When ionic compounds dissolve in ______, the process is influenced by the balance between ______ enthalpy and ______ enthalpy.
water
lattice
hydration
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Enthalpy of solution: endothermic or exothermic?
Can be either; depends on the balance of energy absorbed to break the solid lattice and released during hydration.
