Which ion will have maximum value of heat of hydration ?
Correct answer: A. A1+3
- A. A1+3
- B. Cs+
- C. Ba+
- D. Mg+2
Explanation
Heat of hydration becomes larger as ionic charge density increases because a highly charged, small ion attracts water molecules most strongly. Al3+ therefore has a greater heat of hydration than Cs+, Ba2+ or Mg2+. Students may choose Mg2+ because it is also small and doubly charged, but the triply charged Al3+ has the greatest charge density.
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