PC4 Flashcards
What is enthalpy change?
The heat energy transferred in a reaction at constant pressure
What is bond enthalpy?
The energy needed to break a bond
What is mean bond enthalpy?
The average energy needed to break a certain type of bond, over a range of compounds
Define ‘standard enthalpy of formation’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a compound is formed from its elements in their standard states under standard conditions
Define ‘standard enthalpy of combustion’
The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a substance is completely burned in oxygen under standard conditions with all reactants and products in their standard states
Define ‘standard enthalpy change of reaction’
The enthalpy change when a reaction occurs in the molar quantities shown in the chemical equation, under standard conditions with all reactants and products in their standard states
What is Hess’s Law?
The total enthalpy change for a reaction is independent of the route taken