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A: Thermodynamics

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Lattice Enthalpy

Enthalpy & Entropy

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2017 - QUESTION 1

All about lattice enthalpy (solution & hydration) and an explanation of why they are different

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ΔH's You Need To Know

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This tutorial is just fundamental to your understanding of this topic.


Think of it as a skill that you need to succeed as opposed to specific content that you would get a question on in an exam.


Have a go at the quiz to make sure you are competent with this. It's important!

Born-Haber Cycles Explained

Enthalpy - Born-Haber

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2018 - QUESTION 1

Straight forward. Complete a born-haber cycle and calculate lattice enthalpy

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Born-Haber Example - MgO & CaBr2

Enthalpy - Born-Haber

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2018 - QUESTION 1

Straight forward. Complete a born-haber cycle and calculate lattice enthalpy

Walkthrough

Born Haber Vs The Perfect Ionic Model

Enthalpy & Entropy

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2017 - QUESTION 1

All about lattice enthalpy (solution & hydration) and an explanation of why they are different

Walkthrough

Calculating Enthalpy of Solution

Lattice Enthalpy

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2015 - QUESTION 9

Highly practical based question focusing on enthalpy change linking into lattice enthalpy

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Enthalpy of Solution Example Questions (1&2)

Enthalpy & Entropy

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2017 - QUESTION 1

All about lattice enthalpy (solution & hydration) and an explanation of why they are different

Walkthrough

Entropy of a System (ΔS system)

Enthalpy & Entropy, Gibbs Calculation

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2017 - QUESTION 5

1 question, 6 marks. It's all about Gibbs!

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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG)

Enthalpy of Solution, Practical

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 3 2017 - QUESTION 1

Hess' law, a LOR on how you would carry out an experiment to find △H solution and a graph-based Gibbs calculation for good measure

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Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG) Calculations (1&2)

Entropy & Kinetics

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 1 2018 - QUESTION 3

Calculate entropy, calculate ΔG. How do catalysts work?

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The Graph: ΔG vs T

Enthalpy of Solution, Practical

A LEVEL - AQA PAPER 3 2017 - QUESTION 1

Hess' law, a LOR on how you would carry out an experiment to find △H solution and a graph-based Gibbs calculation for good measure

Walkthrough

Topic Revision

Thermodynamics

Make sure you have mastered AS enthalpy before this. Takes it to the next level and introduces entropy. Calculators at the ready folks!

Recording from previous live classes on this topic:

  •   Born-Haber cycle - Key Definitions    PDF 
  •   Born-Haber Calculations    PDF 
  •   Enthalpy of Solution    PDF 
  •   A Level Physical Chemistry Spiral 1    PDF 
  •   Thermodynamics    PDF 
  •   Entropy    PDF 

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