OpenStax Chapter 5 Flashcards
What is thermochemistry?
the amount of heat absorbed or produced during a reaction
Energy
capacity to supply heat or do work
work
process of causing matter to move against an opposing force
potential energy
the energy an object has because of its position
kinetic energy
the energy that an object possesses because of its motion
Can energy be converted from one form to another?
yes
what is the first law of thermodynamics?
energy cannot be created or destroyed
thermal energy
kinetic energy associated with the random motion of atoms and molecules
temperature
measure of hot or cold
what letter in equations is used for heat? (How is heat represented?)
Q
exothermic change
change that releases heat
endothermic reaction
reaction that absorbs heat
how is energy measured? (HINT - begins with c(
calorie
what is something else other than calorie used to measure energy?
joule
How do you find heat capacity (C)? ( What is the equation?
C = q/(delta)T