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What is thermochemistry primarily concerned with?
What is thermochemistry primarily concerned with?
- The study of energy changes in chemical reactions (correct)
- The classification of chemical substances
- The synthesis of new compounds
- The analysis of reaction rates
Which statement describes a closed system?
Which statement describes a closed system?
- It allows neither matter nor energy exchange.
- It allows only energy exchange, with no matter exchange. (correct)
- It allows only matter exchange, with no energy exchange.
- It allows the exchange of both matter and energy.
What is an example of an exothermic process?
What is an example of an exothermic process?
- Photosynthesis
- Melting ice
- Dissolving salt in water
- Burning wood (correct)
In which type of system do both matter and energy exchange occur?
In which type of system do both matter and energy exchange occur?
Which process involves heat flowing from the surroundings into the system?
Which process involves heat flowing from the surroundings into the system?
What is the natural direction of heat flow between two regions?
What is the natural direction of heat flow between two regions?
What is one calorie defined as?
What is one calorie defined as?
Which term describes the study of energy changes and flow between systems?
Which term describes the study of energy changes and flow between systems?
What happens to a protein when the temperature increases beyond its stability point?
What happens to a protein when the temperature increases beyond its stability point?
How is potential energy converted when a brick falls from a ledge?
How is potential energy converted when a brick falls from a ledge?
What unit is used to express energy in many chemical reactions?
What unit is used to express energy in many chemical reactions?
What aspect does thermodynamics consider while studying energy changes?
What aspect does thermodynamics consider while studying energy changes?
What is the primary measure of temperature related to heat transfer?
What is the primary measure of temperature related to heat transfer?
Flashcards
System
System
The part of the universe being studied in a chemical reaction, often including reactants and the reaction container.
Surroundings
Surroundings
Everything outside the system in a chemical reaction; everything external to the reaction.
Exothermic Process
Exothermic Process
A chemical reaction that releases heat to the surroundings.
Endothermic Process
Endothermic Process
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Thermochemistry
Thermochemistry
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Heat
Heat
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Temperature
Temperature
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Heat flow
Heat flow
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Calorie
Calorie
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Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics
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Energy Conversion
Energy Conversion
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Protein Folding
Protein Folding
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Thermodynamic Stability
Thermodynamic Stability
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Study Notes
Heat and Temperature
- Heat is energy transfer between a system and its surroundings due to a temperature difference; heat flows from higher to lower temperatures until both regions reach the same temperature.
- Temperature is the average kinetic energy of atoms and molecules in a substance.
- When heat flows, particles at higher temperatures transfer energy to particles at lower temperatures.
Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics studies energy changes and the flow of energy.
- It considers the conversion of energy and the resultant changes in the system and its surroundings.
- Thermodynamics helps understand the flow of energy between a system and its surroundings under specific conditions.
- It illustrates the conversion of potential energy into kinetic energy. For example, a brick rests on a ledge. If we push the brick off the ledge, the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
- It also explains how energy is converted into light energy (spark), sound energy and other forms of energy.
- Thermodynamics can help us understand how proteins fold into their lowest energy state, which is determined by the environment factors. These factors include temperature, and the type of bonds, such as peptide bonds in proteins, and the interactions between amino acids. Proteins fold into their lowest energy state, to remain stable.
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