Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics
6 terms
Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics
Calorific Value
The heat released by the complete combustion of unit mass of a fuel.
Thermochemistry & ThermodynamicsCalorimetry
The experimental measurement of heat exchanged during a physical or chemical change.
Thermochemistry & ThermodynamicsCarnot Cycle
An idealised reversible cycle of two isothermal and two adiabatic steps that defines the maximum efficiency of a heat engine.
Thermochemistry & ThermodynamicsClosed System
A system that can exchange energy but not matter with its surroundings.
Thermochemistry & ThermodynamicsCoupled Reactions
Two reactions linked through a shared intermediate so that a favourable one drives an unfavourable one.
Thermochemistry & ThermodynamicsCyclic Process
A process in which a system undergoes a series of changes and returns to its exact initial state.