Chemistry Chapter on Enthalpy Changes
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What does the symbol $ riangle H$ represent in a chemical reaction?

  • Change in temperature
  • Change in pressure
  • Change in volume
  • Change in enthalpy (correct)
  • Formation enthalpy refers to the energy change when a chemical compound is broken down into its elements.

    False (B)

    What is the formula for calculating the change in enthalpy ($ riangle H$) of a reaction?

    $ riangle H = ext{sum of (n} riangle H^°){products} - ext{sum of (n} riangle H^°){reactants}$

    The energy required to form a chemical compound is called its __________.

    <p>formation enthalpy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms to their definitions:

    <p>Enthalpy Change = The difference between the enthalpy of products and reactants Formation Enthalpy = Energy change associated with the formation of a compound $ riangle H$ = Symbol representing change in enthalpy Reactants = Substances consumed in a chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a standard molar enthalpy of formation (ΔH°) of 0 kJ/mol indicate?

    <p>The substance is a pure element (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A compound with a higher standard molar enthalpy of formation is more thermally stable than one with a lower value.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the negative value of ΔH° for a compound like sucrose (C12H22O11)?

    <p>It indicates that energy is released when the compound is formed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lower (more negative) the value of a compound's standard molar enthalpy of formation, the more ________ it is.

    <p>stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following compounds with their standard molar enthalpy of formation values:

    <p>Sucrose (C12H22O11) = -2226.1 kJ/mol Oxygen (O2) = 0 kJ/mol Carbon (C) = 0 kJ/mol Water (H2O) = -285.8 kJ/mol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard molar enthalpy of formation for hexane?

    <p>-198.7 kJ/mol (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The combustion of ethanol produces only carbon dioxide and water.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enthalpy change sign for the combustion of ethanol?

    <p>Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The balanced equation for the combustion of ethanol is C₂H₅OH(l) + 3O₂(g) → 2CO₂(g) + 3H₂O(g). The enthalpy change has a _______ sign.

    <p>Negative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following chemical compounds with their respective chemical formulas:

    <p>Ethanol = C₂H₅OH Carbon dioxide = CO₂ Water = H₂O Hexane = C₆H₁₄</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagram appropriately represents the combustion of methanol in a closed system?

    <p>Diagram B (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The enthalpy change for the reaction CH₄(g) + 2H₂O(g) → CO₂(g) + 4H₂(g) is +658.8 kJ per mole of hydrogen.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the enthalpy change ($ riangle H$) for the reaction involving methane and water producing carbon dioxide and hydrogen?

    <p>+164.7 kJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The equation to calculate enthalpy change is: $ riangle{H} = ext{sum of } riangle{H}{products} - ext{sum of } riangle{H}{reactants}$, which is based on the principle of _____ in thermodynamics.

    <p>energy conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the enthalpy values to their respective descriptions:

    <p>+164.7 kJ = Enthalpy change of the reaction +658.8 kJ/mol = Enthalpy change per mole of hydrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Hess' Law state about the total enthalpy change for a chemical reaction?

    <p>It is independent of the route of the reaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hess' Law can be compared to a journey having multiple routes with different start and end points.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who formulated Hess' Law?

    <p>Germain Henri Hess</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Hess' Law, the total enthalpy change for a reaction can be expressed as ΔHnet = ΔH1 + ΔH2 + ΔH3... where ΔHnet represents the ________ change.

    <p>net enthalpy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts to their descriptions:

    <p>Hess' Law = Enthalpy change is independent of the reaction route ΔHnet = Total enthalpy change of a chemical reaction Enthalpy = Heat content of a system Route = Path taken in a reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard enthalpy change (ΔH) for the reaction that forms hexane?

    <p>-109.3 kJ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reaction C₂H₄(g) + H₂(g) → C₂H₆(g) has a ΔH of -136.8 kJ.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ΔH for the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen?

    <p>-285.8 kJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The reaction C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) has an enthalpy change (ΔH) of _____ per mole of C.

    <p>-393.5 kJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the given reactions with their respective enthalpy changes:

    <p>C₂H₄(g) + 3 O₂(g) → 2 CO₂(g) + 2 H₂O(l) = -1411 kJ C₂H₆(g) + 7/2 O₂(g) → 2 CO₂(g) + 3 H₂O(l) = -1560 kJ (flipped) H₂(g) + 1/2 O₂(g) → H₂O(l) = -285.8 kJ C(s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g) = -393.5 kJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Reaction Enthalpy

    The energy change that occurs during a chemical reaction.

    Formation Enthalpy (ΔH°)

    The energy change during the formation of one mole of a compound from its elements in their standard states.

    How is Reaction Enthalpy Calculated?

    The difference between the sum of the formation enthalpies of the products and the reactants.

    Standard State

    The standard state for a substance is its most stable form at 1 atm pressure and usually at 298 K (25 °C).

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    What is Formation Enthalpy?

    The change in enthalpy when one mole of a substance is formed from its elements in their standard states. This can be positive (endothermic reaction) or negative (exothermic reaction).

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    Standard Molar Enthalpy of Formation (ΔH°)

    The standard molar enthalpy of formation (ΔH°) is the change in enthalpy that occurs when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements in their standard states under standard conditions (SATP).

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    Thermal Stability

    A compound's thermal stability refers to its resistance to decomposition when heated. The lower its ΔH° (more negative), the more stable it is.

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    ΔH° of Pure Elements

    The standard molar enthalpy of formation (ΔH°) for elements in their standard state is 0 kJ/mol.

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    Interpretation of ΔH°

    The ΔH° of a compound represents the energy released or absorbed when 1 mole of that compound is formed from its elements in their standard states.

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    Standard Conditions (SATP)

    Standard conditions are defined as SATP (Standard Ambient Temperature and Pressure): 298 K (25°C) and 100 kPa.

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    Combustion

    A chemical reaction involving the rapid reaction between a substance with an oxidant, usually oxygen, to produce energy in the form of heat and light.

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    Enthalpy Change

    The change in enthalpy that occurs during a chemical reaction. It is positive for endothermic reactions and negative for exothermic reactions.

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    Enthalpy of Reactants

    The amount of energy required to break the bonds in the reactants of a reaction. It is always a positive value.

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    Enthalpy of Products

    The amount of energy released when new bonds are formed in the products of a reaction. It is always a negative value.

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    Enthalpy Change Per Mole

    The enthalpy change per mole of a specific substance in a chemical reaction.

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    Combustion of Ethanol

    The balanced chemical equation for the reaction when a substance reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.

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    Negative Enthalpy Change

    A negative enthalpy change indicates that the reaction releases heat to the surroundings, meaning it is exothermic.

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    Exothermic Reaction

    A chemical reaction that releases energy, often in the form of heat, to the surrounding environment.

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    Hess' Law

    The total enthalpy change in a reaction is the same, regardless of the individual steps involved.

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    How enthalpy changes add up

    The sum of the enthalpy changes for each step in a reaction equals the overall enthalpy change.

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    Stepwise reaction

    A chemical reaction that is broken down into multiple steps.

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    What is an exothermic reaction?

    A reaction that releases energy into the surroundings.

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    Standard Enthalpy Change (ΔH°)

    The enthalpy change for a reaction that is carried out under standard conditions.

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    Standard Enthalpy of Formation (ΔH°f)

    The enthalpy change for the formation of one mole of a substance from its elements in their standard states.

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    Standard State of an Element

    The standard state for an element is its most stable form at 1 atm pressure and 298 K (25 °C).

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