Hydration Enthalpy Trend

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For ions: hydration enthalpy ∝ charge density

Alkaline earth metals: $$Be^{2+} \gt Mg^{2+} \gt Ca^{2+} \gt Sr^{2+} \gt Ba^{2+}$$

Higher charge density β†’ stronger hydration

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