Enthalpy changes Flashcards
Enthalpy H ;
heat content of system
@ constant pressure
Enthalpy change ∆H°;
heat added to a system
@ constant pressure
Enthalpy change ∆H EQ
(∆H = H products - H reactants)
Exothermic energy profile
Reactants > Products
= -ve
Endothermic energy profile
Products> Reactants
= +ve
Conservation of energy;
energy cannot be
destroyed
created
only changed from one form to another
Standard Conditions
- All substances = standard states
- 298k
- 1 atm
- conc - 1mol-1dm3
Standard enthalpy of formation;
One mole of substance is formed from constituent elements in standard states under standard conditions
Standard enthalpy of combustion
One mole of substance is completely burned/ combusted in O2 under standard conditions
Standard state used should be………….
Elements that are most stable at 298k, 1 atm
Enthalpy change of reaction
change in a reaction between number of moles of reactants shown in the equation form the reaction
Hess’s Law
total enthalpy change for reaction
independent of route taken from reactants to products
Hess’s law general EQ
ΔH1= ΔH2 + ΔH3
H.L Combustion
Arrows point down
ΔcH = Reactants - Products
H.L Formation
Arrows point up
ΔfH = Products - Reactants
Bond enthalpy;
Enthalpy required break covalent X-Y
into atoms X and Y
all in the gas phase
Average bond enthalpy;
average value of enthalpy
required to break given type of covalent bond
gaseous species
Breaking bonds = …………….
endothermic - req energy
Making bonds = ……………..
exothermic - releases energy
Calorimeter;
Vessel determination of heat/ temp changes over time
Measuring enthalpy changes expression
q = mcΔT
mass refers to mass of water ; 100cm of water heated = 100g
c = 4.18Jg-1k-1
Always remember to convert answer to kJ by dividing by 1000
Calculating moles
n = m/M
n= c x v (always remember to change volume into dm-3)
ΔH = ……….
ΔH = -q/n
Units = kJmol-1
Determining enthalpy of combustion - Prac
Possible improvements………. 1,2,3
- Graph - extrapolating - reduces the error caused by heat loss to surroundings
- Draught shield/ screen - maximise heat transfer from flame to water
- Water - stirred continually - ensure even temp