2. Thermodynamics Definitions Flashcards
A2 thermodynamics definitions
Define Enthalpy of Formation
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of a substance is formed from its constituent elements with all substances in their standard states.
Is Enthalpy of Formation endo or exothermic?
exothermic (-ive) for most substances
Define Enthalpy of Combustion
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of a substance undergoes complete combustion in oxygen with all substances in their standard states
Is Enthalpy of Combustion endo or exothermic?
Exothermic (-ive)
Define Enthalpy of Neutralisation
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of water is formed in a reaction between an acid and alkali under standard conditions
Is enthalpy of neutralisation endo or exothermic?
Exothermic (-ive)
Define first ionisation energy
Enthalpy change when each atom in 1 mole of gaseous atoms loses one electron to form 1 mole of gaseous 1+ ions
Is ionisation energy endo or exothermic?
Endothermic (+ive)
First ionisation energy of Mg?
Mg(g) –> Mg+(g) + e-
Define second ionisation energy
Enthalpy change when each atom in 1 mole of gaseous 1+ ions loses 1 electron to form 1 mole of gaseous 2+ ions
Second ionisation energy of Mg?
Mg+(g) —> Mg2+(g) + e-
Define first electron affinity
Enthalpy change when each atom in 1 mole of gaseous atoms gains 1 electron to form 1 mole of gaseous 1- ions
Is first electron affinity endo or exothermic?
Exothermic (-ive) for many non-metals
First electron affinity of O2?
O(g) + e- —> O-(g)
Define second electron affinity
Enthalpy change when each atom in 1 mole of gaseous 1- ions gains 1 electron to form 1 mole of gaseous 2- ions
Is second electron affinity endo or exothermic?
Endothermic (+ive) as adding -ive electron to -ive ion