A2 Energetics I Flashcards
Define Enthalpy Change of Reaction
- The enthalpy change that accompanies a reaction in the molar quantaties specified in the chemical equation
- Under standard conditions with all reactants and products in their standard states
Define Enthalpy Change of Formation
- The enthalpy change that takes place when one mole of a substance is formed from it’s elements
- Under standard conditions, with all reactants and products in their standard states
Define Enthalpy Change of Combustion
- The enthalpy change that takes place when one mole of a substance reacts completely with oxygen
- Under standard conditions, with all reactants and products in their standard states
Define Enthalpy Change of Neutralisation
- The enthalpy change that accompanies the reaction of an acid and a base to form one mole of liquid water
- Under standard conditions, with all reactants and products in the standard states
What enthalpy do exothermic reactions have
Negative enthalpy
What enthalpy do endothermic reactions have
Positive enthalpy
What enthalpy is heating water, and therefore what is the problem with accurate readings when water is heated
- Heating water is endothermic
- Enthalpy cannot be measured
Draw an enthalpy profile diagram for an exothermic reaction
Draw an enthalpy profile diagram for an endothermic reaction
Define Activation Energy
The minimum energy required to break all the bonds in the reactants, allowing the reaction to take place
What are standard conditions
- 298K
- 100kPa
What is the standard state of a substance
The physical state of a compound under standard conditions
Define Average Bond Enthalpy
The enthalpy change when 1mol of gaseous covalent bonds are broken
Explaination for why reactions are exothermic
- Bond breaking absorbs energy
- Bond making releases energy
- More energy released than absorbed
- (H) negative
Explaination why reactions are endothermic
- Bond breaking absorbs energy
- Bond making releases energy
- More energy absorbed than released
- (H) positive