Which of the following correctly explains the trend in enthalpy of hydration of the metal ions down Group 1?
The lone pair of the oxygen atom becomes more available for bonding
The attraction between the ion and the delta negative oxygen atoms in the water decreases down the group
The attraction between the ion and the hydrogen ions in water decreases down the group
The attraction between the ion and the delta positive hydrogen atoms in water decreases down the group
Which ionic compound has the most endothermic lattice enthalpy?
Which expression represents the first electron affinity of iodine?
Name of enthalpy change |
Enthalpy change / kJ mol-1 |
Enthalpy of atomisation of calcium |
+178 |
1st ionisation energy of calcium |
+590 |
2nd ionisation energy of calcium |
+1145 |
Enthalpy of atomisation of iodine |
+107 |
Lattice energy of calcium iodide |
-2074 |
Enthalpy of formation of calcium iodide |
-534 |
-534 - 178 - 590 - 1145 - (2 x 107) - (-2074)
-534 - 178 - 590 - 1145 - 107 - (-2074)
Which equation represents the correct working to determine the lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride, ΔHθlatt(MgCl2)?
Enthalpy change |
Representation |
ΔHθsol(MgCl2) |
x |
ΔHθhyd(Mg2+) |
y |
ΔHθhyd(Cl-) |
z |
Which row of the table correctly represents the equations for the lattice enthalpy of substance W2X and the ionisation energy of atom W?
|
Lattice enthalpy |
Ionisation energy |
A. |
2W (s) + X2 (g) → W2X |
W (g) → W+ (g) + e- |
B. |
W2X (s) → 2W+ (g) + X2- (g) |
W (g) → W2+ (g) + 2e- |
C. |
W2X (s) → 2W+ (g) + X2- (g) |
W (g) → W+ (g) + e- |
D. |
W2X (s) → 2W (g) + X (g) |
W (g) → W2+ (g) + 2e- |