hess' law Flashcards
1
Q
state hess’ law
A
the total enthalpy change of a reaction is independent of the route taken
2
Q
what type of cycle is used when calculating enthalpy of combustion?
A
a formation cycle
3
Q
describe the setup of a formation cycle
A
arrows go from elements to reactants/products
4
Q
which arrow is inverted in a formation cycle?
A
reactants
5
Q
what cycle is used when calculating enthalpy of formation?
A
a combustion cycle
6
Q
describe the setup of a combustion cycle
A
arrows go from reactants/products to elements
7
Q
which arrow is inverted in a combustion cycle?
A
products
