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What is Hess's Law primarily used for?
The standard enthalpy of formation for elements in their standard state is zero.
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What is the unit for standard reaction enthalpy (∆rH°)?
kJ mol–1
The enthalpy change for the reaction of C (graphite, s) with O2 (g) yields CO (g) and some ______ gas.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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What is a characteristic of an isolated system?
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An isolated system can be identified by real or imaginary boundaries.
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What is the term used to describe the total energy of a system in thermodynamics?
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In thermal dynamics, the properties of a system like pressure, volume, and temperature must be described in order to quantify the __________ of the system.
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Match the following types of systems with their definitions:
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Study Notes
System and Surroundings
- A system can be defined by physical boundaries such as a beaker or set by Cartesian coordinates within a specified volume of space.
- The separation between a system and its surroundings is often conceptualized as a wall, which may be real or imaginary.
Types of Systems
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Isolated System: No exchange of energy or matter with surroundings.
- Example: A thermos flask containing reactants represents an isolated system.
- Internal energy (U) includes all forms of energy in the system (chemical, electrical, mechanical).
State of the System
- Properties of a system are defined through measurable characteristics: pressure (p), volume (V), and temperature (T).
- Enthalpy changes are significant for calculating reaction energies and follow Hess’s Law.
Enthalpy of Formation and Reaction
- The standard enthalpy change for a reaction can be calculated using standard enthalpies of intermediate steps.
- For example:
- ΔfH°(Fe, s) = 0, ΔfH°(H₂, g) = 0 as per convention.
- The calorimeter formula balances enthalpies of the reactants and products.
Mean Bond Enthalpies
- Mean bond enthalpies are used to estimate energy changes in reactions.
- Bond dissociation enthalpy and mean bond energy are often represented by the same symbol.
- Example values include:
- C-H bond: 412 kJ mol⁻¹
- O=O bond: 498 kJ mol⁻¹
- Transformations involving bond enthalpies help calculate net reaction changes.
Standard Enthalpy Changes
- Standard enthalpy of vaporization (ΔvapH°) for water:
- H₂O(l) → H₂O(g); ΔvapH° = +40.79 kJ mol⁻¹.
- The process of sublimation refers to a solid converting directly to vapor, e.g., solid CO₂ (dry ice) subliming at 195 K.
Thermodynamic Relations
- The change in internal energy (ΔU) related to work and heat can be expressed:
- U2 - U1 = qp - p(V2 - V1)
- Enthalpy (H) is defined as:
- H = U + pV
- Relationship of enthalpy change (ΔH) with respect to changes in internal energy and the number of gaseous molecules:
- ΔH = ΔU + ΔnRT, where Δn refers to the change in the number of moles of gas.
Important Equations
- Useful equations include:
- qp = H2 - H1 = ΔH
- pΔV = ΔnRT, linking pressure, volume, and the number of moles, aiding in calculating various thermodynamic properties.
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This quiz focuses on the concepts of systems and their surroundings within the context of physics. It explores how physical boundaries and Cartesian coordinates define a system, as well as the importance of understanding the separation between a system and its surroundings. Test your knowledge on these fundamental ideas!
