
Use ideas about ion polarisation to explain why barium carbonate is more stable to thermal decomposition than magnesium carbonate.

Important Questions on Lattice Energy
The diagram shows the enthalpy changes when sodium chloride is dissolved in water.
Define the term enthalpy change of solution.

The diagram shows the enthalpy changes when sodium chloride is dissolved in water.
Define the term enthalpy change of hydration.

The diagram shows the enthalpy changes when sodium chloride is dissolved in water.
Write symbol equation that describe the enthalpy change of solution of sodium chloride.

The diagram shows the enthalpy changes when sodium chloride is dissolved in water.
Write symbol equation that describe the enthalpy change of hydration of the chloride ion.

The diagram shows the enthalpy changes when sodium chloride is dissolved in water.
Name the enthalpy changes labelled A, B and C.

Draw the water molecules around magnesium ions and sulfate ions in a solution of magnesium sulfate.

