Bond Enthalpies Flashcards
1
Q
What is a bond enthalpy?
A
Enthalpy change that takes place when breaking one mole of a given bond in the molecules of a gaseous species.
2
Q
What is average (mean) bond enthalpy?
A
Average enthalpy change that takes place when breaking one mole of a given type of bond in the molecules of a gaseous species.
3
Q
What is the equation for enthalpy change?
A
(Sum of bond enthalpies of bonds broken) - (sum of bond enthalpies of bonds made)