Chapter 2: 2.2 Enthalpy Flashcards
Define and give equation for:
Enthalpy
A thermodynamic state function defined by:
H = E + PV
State the function and variables for:
Enthalpy
H = E + PV
* E is the internal energy
* P is the pressure
* V is the volume of the system
True or False:
Absolute enthalpy of a system can be measured
False, only changes in enthalpy (ΔH) can be measured
What is the constant of many physical processes and chemical reactions? What isn’t?
Constant (atmospheric) pressure
Non-constant volume
State the formula for:
Change in enthalpy at constant pressure
ΔH = ΔE + PΔV
What does the ΔH of a system equal at constant pressure?
The heat (qp) flowing into or out of a system
Define:
Latent heat
The energy change associated with physical processes that involve a change of state (phase)
Define and list:
Endothermic processes
Processes the consume energy (+ΔH)
* Melting (fusion)
* Boiling (vapourization)
* Sublimation
Define and list:
Exothermic processes
Processes that release energy (-ΔH)
* Condensation
* Freezing
* Deposition
True or False:
In latent heat, the temperature changes and the state also changes
False, in latent heat, the temperature DOES NOT change while the state changes
State the relation between:
Q values for reverse and forward processes
- Same magnitude
- Opposite sign
How is enthalpy change under standard conditions denoted?
ΔH^o
What does the superscript “o” in ΔH^o mean?
Standard conditions
Unless otherwise stated, in the study of thermodynamics what is standard condition?
- 1 atm (101.325 kPa)
- 25 degrees Celsius (298.15 Kelvin)
State the formula and notation for:
Enthalpy of a reaction
Sum of absolute molar enthalpies of the and those of the reactants
* ΔHrxn = ΣH (products) - ΣH (reactants)
Explain:
Endothermic vs. Exothermic reactions in terms of enthalpy
- Exothermic reactions releases heat into the surroundings, system loses energy, ΔH < 0
- Endothermic reactions absorbs heat from the surroundings, ΔH > 0
What are the two possible units for reaction enthalpies? Explain when each is used
- kJ: The enthalpy change for the reaction involving the numbers of moles equal to the stoichiometric coefficients of the balanced equation as written
- kJ/mol: The enthalpy change for the reaction per 1 mole of a particular substance that is either stated or implied by the context
Define:
Calorimetry
An experimental technique used to study the heat flow of physical and chemical processes
What apparatus is used to allow processes to occur in calorimetry?
A calorimeter
For an isolated calorimeter system:
How do we write the formula?
q surr = -q sys = - (q rxn + q sol + q cal) = 0
* This all turns into qrxn = -qsol if the calorimeter does not absorb/release heat
Since this is isolated
When the calorimeter absorbs/releases heat:
How do we write the formula for q rxn?
q rxn = - (q cal + q sol)
What needs to be calculated when the calorimeter absorbs/releases heat?
q cal = C cal * ΔT