Solution Equilibria (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Dissolution of Ionic Compounds
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Solvent

Substance that does the dissolving

Solute

Substance being dissolved

Homogeneous solution property

Uniform composition throughout

Water oxygen atom charge

Partial negative charge (δ\delta^-)

Ion-dipole bonds

Attractive forces between ions and polar water molecules

Hydration

Water molecules completely surround ions

Aquo-cation

A hydrated cation

Lattice energy

Energy required to separate ions from crystal lattice

Hydration energy

Energy released when ions become hydrated

Condition for ionic dissolution

Hydration energy must exceed lattice energy

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