Enthalpy and Energy Changes

This page focuses on enthalpy and various types of energy changes in chemical reactions.

Definition: Enthalpy (H) is the total energy of a system at constant pressure. It is an extensive property measured in kJ/mol.

The section covers different types of enthalpy changes, including enthalpy of reaction, combustion, solution, fusion, and vaporization.

Example: For a chemical reaction, ΔHreaction = ΔH products - ΔH reactants. If ΔHrxn is positive, the reaction is endothermic; if negative, it's exothermic.

The page also includes enthalpy diagrams and potential energy diagrams to visually represent endothermic and exothermic reactions.

Heat Capacity and Calorimetry

This section introduces heat capacity, specific heat, and calorimetry techniques.

Definition: Heat capacity (C) is the quantity of heat required to change the temperature by 1°C or 1K. Specific heat (Cp) is the heat capacity per unit mass.

The page provides formulas for calculating heat capacity and specific heat, including the useful equation q = mcΔT.

Vocabulary: Calorimetry is the measurement of heat flow using an instrument called a calorimeter.

The section explains thermal equilibrium and describes coffee cup calorimetry, a common technique for measuring heat changes in reactions.

Advanced Thermochemistry Topics

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Highlight: Advanced thermochemistry topics might include more complex reaction systems, industrial applications, or connections to other areas of chemistry.