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Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy

A thermodynamic state function equal to internal energy plus the product of pressure and volume.

H = U + pV kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy Level Diagram

A diagram plotting the enthalpies of reactants and products to show the direction and size of the enthalpy change.

kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Atomisation

The enthalpy change when one mole of gaseous atoms is produced from an element in its standard state.

ΔH_at° kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Dilution

The enthalpy change when a solution is diluted from one concentration to another by adding solvent.

ΔH_dil kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Fusion

The enthalpy change when one mole of a solid melts to a liquid at its melting point.

ΔH_fus kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Neutralisation

The enthalpy change when an acid and a base react to form one mole of water under standard conditions.

H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O, ΔH = −57.1 kJ kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Reaction

The heat absorbed or released when a reaction occurs at constant pressure in the molar amounts of the balanced equation.

ΔH_rxn = ΣΔH_f(products) − ΣΔH_f(reactants) kJ/mol Solutions & Colligative Properties

Enthalpy of Solution

The heat absorbed or released when one mole of a substance dissolves completely in a large excess of solvent.

ΔH_sol = ΔH_lattice + ΔH_hyd kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Sublimation

The enthalpy change when one mole of a solid converts directly into vapour.

ΔH_sub = ΔH_fus + ΔH_vap kJ/mol Thermochemistry & Thermodynamics

Enthalpy of Vaporisation

The enthalpy change when one mole of a liquid becomes vapour at its boiling point.

ΔH_vap kJ/mol Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Endothermic Reaction

A reaction that absorbs energy from the surroundings, giving a positive enthalpy change.

ΔH > 0 kJ/mol Stoichiometry & Chemical Reactions

Exothermic Reaction

A reaction that releases energy to the surroundings, giving a negative enthalpy change.

ΔH < 0 kJ/mol Solutions & Colligative Properties

Ebullioscopic Constant

The boiling point elevation produced by a one-molal solution of a non-electrolyte in a given solvent.

K_b = RT_b²M / ΔH_vap K·kg/mol Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis

Energy Profile Diagram

A plot of potential energy against reaction coordinate showing reactants, transition states, intermediates and products.

kJ/mol Foundations of Chemistry

Extensive Property

A property whose value is directly proportional to the quantity of matter in the sample.

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