Calculate the enthalpies of hydration for rubidium nitrate and ce...

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RbNO₃ = –688.0 kJ/mol
CsNO₃ = –698.5 kJ/mol
Cs⁺ is more strongly hydrated due to a lower charge density.

RbNO₃ = –698.5 kJ/mol
CsNO₃ = –688.0 kJ/mol
Rb⁺ is more strongly hydrated due to a higher charge density.

RbNO₃ = –698.5 kJ/mol
CsNO₃ = –688.0 kJ/mol
Cs⁺ is more strongly hydrated due to a higher charge density.

RbNO₃ = –688.0 kJ/mol
CsNO₃ = –698.5 kJ/mol
Both ions are hydrated with the same strength.