Quiz 3 Flashcards
Potential Energy
Energy an object has by virtue of its placement in a field of force, like gravity
PE = ?
mgh
Kinetic Energy
Energy an object has by virtue of its motion
KE = ?
1/2mu^2 and 3/2RT
When KE is at max, PE is at _____
minimum
When PE is at max, KE is at _____
minimum
Internal (total) energy =
KE + PE
Types of molecular kinetic energy
Translation, rotation, vibration
Translation
Motion through space
Rotation
Motion about the center of mass
Vibration
Motion directed through chemical bonds
In a molecule, where is PE stored?
Bonds
Electrostatic
Intermolecular attractions - molecule interacts with neighboring molecules
Thermodynamics
Study of energy and its interconversion
How can energy be transferred?
As heat or work
Heat (q)
Net transfer of energy between objects due to temp gradient
Work (w)
Force (energy) acting over a change in h/d to move an object
ΔE =
q+w
What does E describe?
The state of the system
When does the state of a chemical system change?
When the system exchanges energy as heat or work
Surroundings
Everything around the system
First law of thermodynamics
The total energy of the universe is constant
What direction does energy flow?
High E concentration to low E concentration
Exothermic Process
Evolution of system that results in heat transfer to surroundings q<0 (heat lost)