Definitions Questions and Answers
Enthalpy change of formation - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of a
compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states under
standard conditions
Bond dissociation enthalpy - answerThe enthalpy change when all the bonds of the
same type are broken in one mole of gaseous molecules
Enthalpy change of atomisation of an element - answerThe enthalpy change when one
mole of gaseous atoms is formed from an element in its standard state
Enthalpy change of atomisation of a compound - answerThe enthalpy change when one
mole of a compound in its standard state is converted to gaseous atoms
First ionisation enthalpy - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous 1+
ions is formed from one mole of gaseous atoms under standard conditions
Second ionisation enthalpy - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous
2+ ions is formed from one mole of gaseous 1+ ions under standard conditions
First electron affinity - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous 1- ions is
formed from one mole of gaseous atoms
Second electron affinity - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous 2-
ions is formed from one mole of gaseous 1- ions
Enthalpy change of hydration - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of aqueous
ions is formed from gaseous ions
Enthalpy change of solution - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of an ionic
substance dissolves in enough solvent to form an infinitely dilute solution
Enthalpy change of combustion - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of a
substance is burned completely in excess oxygen with all reactants and products in
their standard states under standard conditions
Lattice enthalpy of formation - answerThe enthalpy change when one mole of a solid
ionic compound is formed from its gaseous ions under standard conditions