A Level Chemistry Enthalpy Definitions

Study Notes

Standard Enthalpy Changes

Standard Enthalpy Change of Reaction: Measures the enthalpy change for a reaction occurring in equilibrium with the quantities outlined in the chemical equation and all substances in their standard states.
Standard Enthalpy Change of Formation: Represents the enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is synthesized from its basic elemental forms under standard conditions.
Standard Enthalpy Change of Combustion: Refers to the enthalpy change when one mole of a substance undergoes complete reaction with oxygen under standard conditions.

Types of Enthalpy

Average Bond Enthalpy: Indicates the average energy required to break one mole of specific bonds in gaseous molecules, reflecting bond stability.
Lattice Enthalpy: Denotes the enthalpy change during the formation of one mole of ionic compound from its gaseous ions, important for understanding ionic compounds' stability.

Additional Enthalpy Concepts

Standard Enthalpy Change of Atomisation: Illustrates the enthalpy change necessary for converting one mole of an element in its standard state to one mole of gaseous atoms.
First Ionisation Energy: Represents the energy needed to remove one electron from each atom in a mole of gaseous atoms to create gaseous 1+ ions.
First Electron Affinity: Defines the enthalpy change when one electron is added to each atom in a mole of gaseous atoms, resulting in gaseous 1- ions.

Solution and Neutralisation Enthalpy

Standard Enthalpy Change of Solution: Engages the enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of solute dissolves in a solvent completely under standard conditions.
Standard Enthalpy Change of Neutralisation: Involves the enthalpy change during the acid-base reaction that produces one mole of water, with all participants in their standard states.
Enthalpy Change of Hydration: Describes the enthalpy change when gaseous ions dissolve in water to form one mole of aqueous ions, relevant for understanding solubility processes.

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