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The hydration energy of Mg2+ is larger than that of a. A13+ b. Na+ c. Be2+ d. Mg3+

The hydration energy of Mg2+ is larger than that of
a. A13+
b. Na+
c. Be2+
d. Mg3+

Grade:10

2 Answers

Deepak Patra
askIITians Faculty 471 Points
9 years ago
Sol. Hydration energy depends on charge of ion and ionic radius. Higher the charge, greater the hydration energy. On the other hand, smaller the size, greater the hydration energy. Charge is considered first for comparison. Hence, Mg2+ has higher hydration energy than Na+.
Kushagra Madhukar
askIITians Faculty 628 Points
3 years ago
Dear student,
Please find the answer to your question.
 
Hydration energy depends on charge of ion and ionic radius. Higher the charge, greater the hydration energy. On the other hand, smaller the size, greater the hydration energy. Charge is considered first for comparison.
Hence, Mg2+ has higher hydration energy than Na+.
 
Thanks and regards,
Kushagra

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