Energetics Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Exothermic reactions?
A
Combustion, neutralisation and metal displacement
2
Q
Definition of enthalpy of combustion
A
The enthalpy change when 1 mile of a compound is burned completely in a plentiful supply of oxygen under standard conditions
298 K
1 Atm
3
Q
Definition of Formation;
A
Enthalpy change when 1 mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements under standard conditions