Which of the following alkaline earth metal sulphates has hydration enthalpy higher than the lattice enthalpy?
Solubility of sulphates of alkaline metals -
Solubility in water decreases from Be to Ba
- wherein
Lattice energy is constant whereas hydration energy decreases from
Among alkaline earth metal sulphates, lattice energy remains almost constant as we go down the group but hydration enthalpy decreases dramatically. Sa, has higher hydration enthalpy than its lathia enthalpy.
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