Chemistry - Chapter 17 Flashcards
Thermochemistry
the study of energy changes that occur during chemical reactions and changes in state
Chemical Potential Energy
The energy stored in the chemical bonds of a substance
Heat
(q), energy that transfers from one object to another because of temperature difference between the objects
System
part of the universe on which you focus your attention
Surroundings
everything else in the universe
Law of Conservation of Energy
states that in any chemical or physical process, energy is neither created nor destroyed
Endothermic Process
positive or negative value?
heat is absorbed from the surroundings
Heat flowing into a system from its surroundings = positive
Exothermic Process
positive or negative value?
one that releases heat to its surroundings
Heat flowing out of a system into its surroundings = Negative
Specific Heat
what else is this called?
amount of heat it takes to raise the temp. of 1g of the substance 1° C
Specific Heat Capacity
Calorimetry
measurement of the heat flow into or out of a system for chemical and physical processes
calorimeter
the insulated device used to measure the absorption or release of heat in chemical or physical processes
enthalpy (H)
accounts for the heat flow of the system at constant pressure
molar heat of fusion
heat absorbed by 1 mole of a solid substance as it melts to a liquid at constant temp.
S –> L
molar heat of solidification
the heat lost when 1 mole of a liquid substance solidifies at a constant temp.
L –> S
molar heat of vaporization
amount of heat required to vaporize 1 mole of a given liquid at constant temp.
L –> G