Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 6 - Thermochemistry - Questions & Problems - Page 265: 6.68

Answer

$Mg^{2+}$ ion has larger hydration energy than $Na^{+}$ ion.

Work Step by Step

$Mg^{2+}$ ion has larger hydration energy than $Na^{+}$ ion. It is the energy released during the bond formation between charged ions and polar water molecules. The energy released is denoted by a negative sign. The size of $Mg^{2+}$ ion is small so it has a higher charge density and hence attracts more water molecules. Thus, the $Mg^{2+}$ ion has (higher negative value) larger hydration energy than $Na^{+}$ ion.
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