Thermodynamics notes Flashcards
1
Q
Energy
A
Capacity to do work
2
Q
Work
A
Directed energy change
3
Q
Thermochemistry
A
Study of heat change in chemical reactions
4
Q
Heat
A
The transfer of thermal energy between two bodies of different temperatures
5
Q
System
A
Part of the universe in interest
6
Q
Open system
A
Exchanges mass + energy with surroundings
7
Q
Closed system
A
Exchanges energy only
8
Q
Isolated system
A
No exchange of any kind
9
Q
Endothermic
A
Gives off heat
10
Q
Exothermic
A
Takes heat in
11
Q
Thermodynamics
A
The study of the inner conversion of heat + other types of energy
12
Q
State function
A
Property independent of the process to get there
13
Q
Work
A
force x distance
14
Q
Enthalpy
A
H = E+PV
15
Q
Carloimetry
A
Measuring heat changes
