3.1.4 Energetics Flashcards
What is enthalpy change?
heat energy change at a constant pressure
What happens in an exothermic reaction?
➤ Energy is transferred from the system to the surroundings. The products have less energy than the reactants.
➤ ΔH is negative
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What happens in an endothermic reaction?
➤ Energy is transferred from the surroundings to the system
➤ The require an input of heat energy
➤ Products have more energy than the reactants
➤ ΔH is positive
Give 2 examples of exothermic processes
combustion of fuels
oxidations of carbohydrates such as glucose in respiration
Give 2 examples of endothermic processes
thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate, melting/boiling
What is the standard enthalpy change of formation?
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of the compound is formed from its elements under standard conditions, with all reactants and products being in their standard states.
What is the standard enthalpy change of combustion?
The enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of a substance is combused completely in oxygen under standard conditions, with all reactants and products being in their standard states.
What are standard conditions?
➤ 100kPa pressure
➤ 298K temperature
➤ Solutions at 1 mol/dm^3
➤ All substances at their standard state
What is the VALUE for the enthalpy change of formation of an element?
0kJ mol-1
What’s important to note about the balancing of standard enthalpy change equations?
It’s important to note that it’s only 1 mole being formed / combusted.
Hence, in the equation, you can’t have any big numbers in front of the products (during formation) or the combustion reactant (in combustion)
How do you calculate the energy change in a reaction?
q = mcΔt
energy change = mass of solution x heat capacity x temperature change
Describe a simple calorimetry method
- wash equipment for e.g. cup and pipettes with the solutions to be used
- put polystyrene cup in a beaker for insulation and support
- measure out desired volumes of solutions with volumetric pipettes and transfer to insulated cup
- clamp thermometer into place - ensure bulb of therm is in the solution
- measure initial temperature of both solutions every minute for 2-3 minutes
- At the 3rd min transfer second reagent to the cup
- stir to ensure all solution is at the same temperature
- record temperature every minute after addition for several mins
In a simple calorimetry method, what are the sources of error?
Heat Loss
Incomplete Reaction
Approximation in Heat capacity
Density taken to be the same as Water
How do we calculate enthalpy change of a reaction?
- q=mcΔt c= 4.18 m = mass of solution
- Work out moles
- convert q to kJ
- -q/n = enthalpy change
What does Hess’s law state?
total enthalpy change for a reaction is independent of the route