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Grade 12th passInorganic Chemistry

what is the relation between hydration energy and degree of hydration?

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
Heat of hydration or enthalpy of hydration of ions corresponds to the heat that is released by hydration of one mole of ions at a constant pressure. The more the ion is hydrated, the more heat is released. Degree of hydration depends on the size and charge of ion. The smaller the ion and the greater its charge, it will be the more hydrated.