Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 13 - Properties of Solutions - Exercises - Page 567: 13.19a

Answer

$\Delta$ $H_{solute}$ corresponds to lattice energy.

Work Step by Step

$\Delta$ $H_{solute}$ is the energy required to break apart a solute in order to make it dissolve with a solvent. Lattice energy is the energy required to break up a ionic compound. Therefore, $\Delta$ $H_{solute}$ can be interpreted as lattice energy when the solute is an ionic compound.
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