Developing Fuels: Thermochemistry Flashcards
Definition enthalpy
Measure of heat content of a substance
Definition enthalpy change ( delta H )
Change in heat content at constant pressure
Symbol for enthalpy change
Delta H
Standard conditions (delta H°) (pressure and temp )
10^5 Pa
298 K
Describe reaction profile / energy level diagram for EXOthermic reactions
- products = lower energy than reactants
- ve delta H
Describe reaction profile / energy level diagram for ENDOthermic reactions
- products = higher energy than reactants
- +ve delta H
Definition of standard enthalpy change of reaction ( delta(r) H°)
Enthalpy change for a reaction with the quantities shown in the chemical equation
= value should always be quoted along with the equation
Symbol for standard enthalpy change of a reaction
Delta(r) H°
Definition of standard enthalpy change of formation ( delta(f) H°)
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of a substance is formed from its constituent elements with all reactants and products in standard states under standard conditions
Symbol for standard enthalpy change of formation
Delta(f) H°
Write equation to show standard enthalpy change of formation ( delta(f) H°) of H2O(l)
H2(g) + 1/2 O2 (g) —> H2O(l)
Definition of standard enthalpy change of combustion ( delta(c) H°)
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of a substance is completely burned in oxygen with all reactants and products in standard states under standard conditions
Symbol for standard enthalpy change of combustion
Delta(c) H°
Write equation to show standard enthalpy change for combustion of CH4
CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) —> CO2(g) + 2 H2O(l)
Definition of standard enthalpy change of neutralisation ( delta(neut) H°)
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of WATER is formed in a reaction between an acid and alkali under standard conditions