The Change in Energy is Called the Enthalpy Change Flashcards
1
Q
What is Enthalpy change?
A
The overall change in energy in a reaction
2
Q
What is the symbol for Enthalpy change?
A
ΔH
3
Q
What are the units of ΔH?
A
kJ/mol
4
Q
What value does an Enthalpy change have?
A
Positive or negative
5
Q
If the reaction is Exothermic, the value is…
A
Negative because the reaction is giving out energy
6
Q
If the reaction is endothermic, the value is…
A
Positive because the reaction takes in energy
