T-1 Nature of Energy Flashcards
Describe how energy is stored within a chemical system
- In the motion of the particles within the system
- In the position of particles that are attracted to or repelled from each other (Intermolecular attractions)
- In the positions of the atoms/ions within a chemical species (intramolecular attractions - chemical bonds)
What is chemical energy?
Energy stored in the positions of the atoms/ions within a chemical species (intramolecular attractions - chemical bonds)
What is thermal energy?
Energy stored in the motion of the particles within the system
What is phase energy?
Energy stored in the position of particles that are attracted to or repelled from each other (Intermolecular attractions)
What factors impact the amount of energy stored in a system, thermally - thermal energy?
1) average velocity of the particles - temperature
2) Number of particles in the system - mass
What factors impact the amount of phase energy stored in a system?
1) Strength of interaction between the particles - some constant
2) Number of particles in the system - mass
What factors impact the amount of chemical energy stored in a system?
1) Strength of interactions within the molecules - some set of constants
2) Number of particles in the system - mass
List three way to transfer energy into or out of a system
- Heating (heat)
- Working (work)
- Radiating
Describe the process of heating.
Fast moving particles collide with slow moving particles. Slow moving particles speed up while fast moving particles slow down. This continues throughout the substance until themal equilibrium is reached.
Describe the conditions that must be met in order for heating to occur.
There must be a difference in temperature
What is thermal equilibrium?
Temperature of two substances/regions is the same. At this point there is no net trasnfer of energy through heating.
What type of work will we consider in chemistry?
Expansion or contraction of a gas at constant pressure.
Is the following process exothermic or endothermic
- A + B → C + energy
Exothermic
Is the following process exothermic or endothermic
- A + B + energy → C
Endothermic
Is the following process exothermic or endothermic
- A + B → C delta H is positive
Endothermic
Is the following process exothermic or endothermic
- A + B → C delta H is negative
Exothermic