Energetics Flashcards
in what state are bond enthalpies
gaseous state (always)
Properties of endothermic reactions
- heat is absorbed from the surroundings
- the temperature of the surroundings decrease
- the temperature of the system increases
- reactants are more stable
ΔH>0
Properties of exothermic reactions
- heat is released to the surroundings
- the temperature pf the surroundings increase
- the temperature of the system decrease
- products are more stable
ΔH<0
Examples of endothermic reactions
bond breaking, photosynthesis, solid→liquid
Examples of exothermic reactions
bond making, combustion, neutralisation, gas→liquid
How to find the enthalpy change and activation energy on an energy profile
enthalpy change: from reactants to products
activation energy: from reactants to the hump
Define the standard enthalpy of formation
the energy change when of one mole of a compound is formed from its elements under STP
Define standard enthalpy of combustion
the energy change when one mole of a compound is burnt in excess oxygen under STP
Define standard enthalpy of neutralisation
the energy change when on mole of water is produced by an acid and base reacting under STP
How to calculate the enthalpy change of formation
enthalpy change of formation of the products - enthalpy change of formation of the reactants
What enthalpy change of formation do elements have
0
How to calculate the enthalpy change of combustion
enthalpy change of combustion of the reactants - enthalpy change of combustion of the products
How to calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction
q = m x c x ΔT
m = mass of water or solution (g)
c = specific heat capacity of water (assumption)
ΔT = temperature change
in Joules
How to calculate the enthalpy change
ΔH = q/mols
- if the temperature of the substance has increased, ΔH is negative
- mols = limiting reactant
Assumption being made when calculating the ΔH
- no heat losses
- complete combustion
- the specific heat capacity of the solution is the same as pure water
- the density of the solution is the same as pure water
- occurs under standard conditions
How to make a temperature correction graph
1) Make a temperature reading before adding the reactants
2) Add the second reactant and continue recording the temperature and time
3) Plot the graph and extrapolate the cooling part of the graph until you intersect the time at which the second reactant was added