Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry
23.2Enthalpies of solution and hydration
Enthalpies of solution and hydration in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 23.2.1Define enthalpy change of hydration and of solution.
- 23.2.2Construct an energy cycle linking enthalpy of solution, lattice energy and hydration enthalpies.
- 23.2.3Calculate with these energy cycles.
- 23.2.4Explain qualitatively the effect of ionic charge and radius on hydration enthalpy.
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