module 3: 9.4 Hess' law and enthalpy cycles Flashcards
3.2.1 Hess' law and enthalpy cycles
1
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Direction of arrows in enthalpy change of combustion
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Down
2
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Direction of arrows in enthalpy change of formation
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Upwards
3
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Enthalpy changes of formation formula
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Sum of delta formation H PRODUCTS - Sum of delta formation H REACTANTS
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Enthalpy changes of combustion formula
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Sum of delta formation H REACTANTS - Sum of delta formation H PRODUCTS
5
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What is Hess’s law
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The total enthalpy change of a reaction is always the same, no matter which route is taken