unit 9 thermochemistry Flashcards
calorimeter
device used to measure heat absorbed or released
calorie
quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1 degrees Celsius
Joule
SI unit of energy
enthalpy
heat content of a system at constant pressure
specific heat
quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1g of a substance by 1 degrees Celsius
heat capacity
quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of an object by 1 degrees Celsius
molar heat of fusion
amount of heat needed to melt one mole of a solid at constant temperature
sublimation
process by which a solid changes directly to a gas
exothermic reaction
releases heat energy
example of exothermic reactions:
combustion, rain, freezing
what side is the heat energy (delta H) on in an exothermic reaction?
the right side/product side
what is enthalpy?
The heat energy change (delta H) that takes place when reactants go to products.
what does a positive enthalpy mean?
heat is absorbed during the reaction, endothermic reaction
what does a negative enthalpy mean?
heat is released during the reaction, exothermic reaction
endothermic reaction
absorbs heat energy
examples of endothermic reactions:
photosynthesis, cooking, melting
what side is the heat energy on in an endothermic reaction?
the reactants side
Define the law of conservation of energy
energy is conserved and never created nor destroyed
What principle advocates for equilbrium?
Le Chatlier’s Principle
61.2 kJ + 2 [A] –> [B]
If we add more of A, which way does it shift and what increases in concentration?
If we add more of A, the energy would shift to the products side and B’s concentration would increase
61.2 kJ+ 2 [A] –> [B]
If we decrease the pressure, what way does it shift?
To [A], because the shift in Pressure is based on moles, and A needs to have more moles
61.2 kJ+ 2 [A] –> [B]
If we increase the temperature, what substance increases?
[B], because the kJ is on the reactants side and it needs to shift to products side
During phase changes, what happens to the temperature?
Stays constant