The change in enthalpy for hydration of ( i ) the chloride ion ; ( ii ) the iodide ion are :
Given :
* enthalpy change of solution of NaCl(s) =−2 kJ / mol.
* enthalpy change of solution of NaI(s) =+2 kJ / mol.
* enthalpy change of hydration of Na+(g)=−390 kJ / mol.
* lattice enthalpy of NaCl =−772 kJ / mol.
* lattice enthalpy of NaI =−699 kJ / mol.