Enthalpy changes in the solution process

At the end of this activity, students should be able to:
– explain the properties of water in terms of the structure of the water molecule
– describe the process of dissolving an ionic solid
– define enthalpy of hydration and discuss the factors that affect its value
– define enthalpy of solution
– derive the value of enthalpy of solution from lattice formation enthalpy and enthalpy of hydration
– describe how enthalpy of solution can be measured experimentally.