A chemical reaction in which the hydration energy is greater than the lattice energy is referred to as?

By: |Published on: Sep 16|Categories: Chemistry JAMB| 0 comments

A. A reversible reaction
B. A spontaneous reaction
C. An endothermic reaction
D. An exothermic reaction

Correct Answer:

Option D – An exothermic reaction

Explanation

In salts for which the hydration energy is higher than the lattice energy, solvation occurs with a release of energy in the form of heat. A reaction in which there is a release of energy as LIGHT OR HEAT is EXOTHERMIC.

Users Also Read These:

SEE ALSO  An organic compound contains 60% carbon, 13.3% hydrogen and 26.7% oxygen. Calculate the empirical formula. (C=12,H =1, O=16)

Copyright warnings! Do not copy.