3.1.4 Energetics Flashcards
1
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What is an enthalpy change?
A
Heat energy transferred in a reaction at constant pressure.
2
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What are enthalpy changes measured under?
A
Constant pressure
3
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What type of reaction has a negative enthalpy change?
A
Exothermic
4
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What type of reaction has a positive enthalpy change?
A
Endothermic
5
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What type of reaction is combustion?
A
Exothermic
6
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What does Hess’s law state?
A
The total enthalpy change of a reaction is independent of the route taken.
7
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What is the definition for enthalpy change?
A
Enthalpy change is the heat energy transferred in a reaction at constant pressure.
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