5.2 Energetics Flashcards
What is an enthalpy change?
In a reaction the heat energy it release or absorbs per mole
What is endothermic?
Heat energy absorbed
What is exothermic?
Heat energy released
What does breaking bonds do?
Absorbs energy - endothermic
What does making bonds do?
Releases energy - exothermic
What happens to the products when an endothermic reaction occurs?
Products have more energy than reactants
What happens to the products in an exothermic reaction?
Products have less energy than reactants
What is a principle of calorimetry?
It is a reaction carried out near water
What is calorimetry?
An experimental method used to measure enthalpy change
What happens in calorimetry in an exothermic reaction?
- Reaction releases heat energy
- Heat energy is absorbed by nearby water
- Temperature of water increases
What is the simplest type of calorimetry?
Combusting a fuel to heat up water
Calorimetry combustion method
1) Weigh out 50g of water and place in a can above burner
2) Measure initial mass of burner and initial water temp
3) Ignite burner, stir water for 30s, extinguish burner
4) Measure final mass of burner and final temp of water
What are the two significant sources of error in a calorimetry combustion experiment?
- Heat loss - energy dissipates into air instead of water
- Incomplete combustion - releases less heat energy than expected
What is solution calorimetry?
Reaction dissolved in water
What is the method for solution calorimetry?
1) Pipette of 25cm3 of CuSo4 into a polystyrene cup
2) Measure initial temp of suction
3) Add 1g of Mg and stir continuously
4) Measure the maximum temp of solution