Module 3.2 Flashcards
what is enthalpy change?
heat change in a reaction at a given pressure
given symbol deltaH
units = Kjmol-1
What are standard conditions?
100kPa
298K/25 degrees
What is an example of an endothermic reaction?
thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate
What is a endothermic reaction?
reactions absorb energy from the surrounds
have a positive enthalpy change
What are exothermic reactions?
reactions that release energy to the surroundings
have a negative enthalpy change
What is an example of a exothermic reaction?
combustion of ethane
What is activation energy?
minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to take place
What is the definition of enthalpy of neutralisation?
enthalpy change when an acid and alkali react to form one mole of water, under standard conditions
What is the definition of enthalpy change of combustion?
enthalpy change of a substance when one mole of a substance is completely burnt in oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water, under standard conditions
What is the definition of enthalpy change of formation?
enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states under standard conditions
Bonds breaking is….
exothermic
Bonds forming is …
exothermic
How do you work out enthalpy change with mean bond enthalpies?
total energy to break bonds - total energy to form bonds
ΔH values will be less accurate than using formation or combustion data because the mean bond energies are not exact
What is the errors when using calorimetry to work out the enthalpy of combustion of a fuel?
incomplete combustion of fuel
incomplete transfer
heat energy absorbed by tripod
Outline method for calorimetry?
put polystyrene cup in beaker for insulation and support
measure desired volumes of solutions with volumetric pipettes and transfer to cup
clamp a thermometer into place
measure initial temp of solution every min for 3 mins
after 3 mins transfer second reagent into cup
stir mixture to ensure all solution is same temp
record temperature