Thermochemistry Fundamentals
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Thermochemistry Fundamentals

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What is thermochemistry?

The study of energy changes that occur during chemical reactions and changes in state.

What is chemical potential energy?

Energy stored in chemical bonds.

What is heat?

Energy that transfers from one object to another because of a temperature difference between the objects.

What is a system in thermochemistry?

<p>A part of the universe on which you focus your attention, can vary in size.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The law of conservation of energy states that energy is created or destroyed in a chemical process.

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

What is an endothermic process?

<p>A process that absorbs heat from surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an exothermic process?

<p>A process that releases heat to its surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heat capacity?

<p>The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of an object by 1ºC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is specific heat?

<p>The amount of heat it takes to raise the temperature of 1g of the substance by 1ºC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is calorimetry?

<p>Precise measurement of the heat flow into or out of a system for chemical and physical processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a calorimeter?

<p>An insulated device used to measure the absorption or release of heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is enthalpy (H)?

<p>The heat of a system at constant pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a thermochemical equation?

<p>A chemical equation that includes the enthalpy change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the heat of reaction?

<p>The enthalpy change for a chemical equation exactly as it is written.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the heat of combustion?

<p>The heat of reaction for the complete burning of one mole of substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the molar heat of fusion (∆Hfus)?

<p>The heat absorbed by one mole of a solid substance as it melts to a liquid at a constant temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the molar heat of solidification (∆Hsolid)?

<p>The heat lost when one mole of a liquid solidifies at a constant temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the molar heat of condensation (∆Hcond)?

<p>The amount of heat released by one mole of a vapor as it condenses to a liquid at a constant temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the molar heat of solution (∆Hsoln)?

<p>The enthalpy change caused by dissolution of one mole of a substance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Hess's law of heat summation state?

<p>If you add two or more thermochemical equations to give a final equation, then you can also add the heats of reaction to give the final heat of reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard heat of formation (ΔHf)?

<p>The changes in enthalpy that accompany the formation of one mole of a compound from its elements with all substances in their standard states at 25°C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thermochemistry

  • Studies energy changes during chemical reactions and state changes.

Chemical Potential Energy

  • Energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

Heat

  • Energy transferred between objects due to temperature differences.

System

  • A defined part of the universe focused on during analysis; can vary in size.

Law of Conservation of Energy

  • Energy cannot be created or destroyed in chemical or physical processes.

Endothermic Process

  • Absorbs heat from surroundings leading to a temperature drop in the environment.

Exothermic Process

  • Releases heat into the surroundings, increasing external temperature.

Heat Capacity

  • The amount of heat needed to increase an object's temperature by 1ºC.

Specific Heat

  • The heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1ºC.

Calorimetry

  • Technique for measuring heat flow into or out of a system during chemical and physical changes.

Calorimeter

  • Insulated device designed to measure heat absorption or release.

Enthalpy (H)

  • Represents the heat content of a system at constant pressure.

Thermochemical Equation

  • A chemical equation that incorporates the enthalpy change associated with the reaction.

Heat of Reaction

  • Enthalpy change for a specific chemical equation as written.

Heat of Combustion

  • The enthalpy change associated with the complete burning of one mole of a substance.

Molar Heat of Fusion (∆Hfus)

  • Heat absorbed to convert one mole of a solid into a liquid at a constant temperature.

Molar Heat of Solidification (∆Hsolid)

  • Heat released when one mole of a liquid solidifies at a constant temperature.

Molar Heat of Condensation (∆Hcond)

  • Heat released by one mole of vapor when it condenses into a liquid at constant temperature.

Molar Heat of Solution (∆Hsoln)

  • Enthalpy change occurring during the dissolution of one mole of a substance.

Hess's Law of Heat Summation

  • States that the total heat of reaction can be found by adding heats of individual reactions.

Standard Heat of Formation (ΔHf)

  • Enthalpy change when forming one mole of a compound from its elements, measured under standard conditions (25°C).

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Test your understanding of thermochemistry concepts such as energy changes, potential energy, and heat transfer. This quiz covers key topics including endothermic and exothermic processes, heat capacity, and calorimetry. Perfect for students studying chemistry.

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