Enthalpy change - DF Flashcards
Enthalpy change shown as
ΔH
What does change in enthalpy mean
change in enthalpy is referred to the amount of heat lost or taken in from the surroundings, when a reaction occurs
Enthalpy level diagrams (exothermic)
ΔH is negative, energy is given out to surroundings (gets hotter)
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Enthalpy level diagrams (endothermic)
ΔH is positive, energy is taken in from surroundings (gets cooler)
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Units of ΔH
Units of temperature (and conversion)
kJ/mol
Kelvin (K)
Celsius —–+273—-> Kelvin
Standard conditions of enthalpy change
temperature = 25°C
pressure = 1 atm
concentration of solutions = 1mol/dm^3
substances are in their standard states = the state of that substance under standard conditions
How to show that enthalpy change is in standard conditions
ΔH^θ
Why is enthalpy change done in standard conditions
as ΔH vary with temperature, pressure, concentration etc. so to compare values they need to be in a standard condition