a. Why is the enthalpy change of hydration always exothermic? b. Write equations to represent: i. The
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a. Why is the enthalpy change of hydration always exothermic?
b. Write equations to represent:
i. The hydration of a sodium ion
ii. The hydration of a chloride ion.
c. Draw diagrams to show:
i. 4 water molecules hydrating a magnesium ion
ii. 2 water molecules hydrating a bromide ion.
Show the dipole on each water molecule.
d. Explain why the value of ΔHQhyd for magnesium ions is much more exothermic than ΔHQhyd for potassium ions.
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Cambridge International AS And A Level Chemistry Coursebook
ISBN: 9781316637739
2nd Edition
Authors: Lawrie Ryan, Roger Norris
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