Unit 4: Thermochemistry Flashcards
What is thermochemistry?
It is an area of chemistry concerned with heat affects accompanying chemical reactions, energy, and spontaneity.
What is energy (U)?
The capacity to do work or produce heat.
What is a system?
part of the universe we are studying.
What is surroundings?
Everything else in the universe.
What is work (w)?
Energy transfer due to moving against a force.
What is heat (q)?
Energy transfer due to anything other than work.
What is an open system?
Exchange of heat/work & matter between the system & surroundings.
What is a closed system?
Exchange of heat/work between the system & surroundings.
What is an isolated system?
No exchange of heat/work or matter between system & surroundings.
What is an adiabatic system?
Exchange or work between system & surroundings.
What is a state function?
They are functions or properties of a thermodynamic system. They do not depend on how that condition was reached.
P, V, T, n, and U are state functions.
Are heat and work state functions?
No
What is the first law of thermodynamics?
The total energy of a system remains constant, even if it is converted from one form to another.
What does internal energy (U) consist of?
- Transitional energy (motion)
- Energy stored in the bonds
What happens if delta U > 0?
Energy of system increases.
What happens if delta U < 0?
Energy of system decreases.
What happens if q > 0?
System absorbs heat (endothermic)
What happens if q < 0?
System releases heat (exothermic)