The low solubility of LiF in water is not primarily due to its small hydration enthalpy. Instead, it is primarily due to the strong ionic interaction between lithium and fluoride ions, which makes it difficult for water molecules to break apart the crystal lattice and solvate the ions.
So, the correct option is (A): Low solubility of LiF in water is due to its small hydration enthalpy.
Which of the following has the highest hydration energy?
A body of mass 1000 kg is moving horizontally with a velocity of 6 m/s. If 200 kg extra mass is added, the final velocity (in m/s) is:
Group one of alkali metals is s-block elements with just one electron in their s-orbital. They are are alkali metals. They are named so because of the alkaline nature of the hydroxides and oxides.
Alkali metals are characterized by one s-electron in the valence shell of their atoms.
Alkali metals have a corresponding [Noble gas] ns1 electronic configuration. They occupy the first column of the periodic table. Alkali elements are:
They have occupied successive periods from first to seven. Francium is a radioactive element with very low half-life.
This makes them the most electropositive elements and due to the same reason, they are not found in the pure state.