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Define standard enthalpy changes for formation, combustion and neutralisation where appropriate.
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Energetics
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Enthalpy change
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Define standard enthalpy changes for formation, combustion and neutralisation where appropriate
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- The key ideas to know are enthalpy and enthalpy change.
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Quick student answer
What is the standard enthalpy change of formation (ΔHf°) for a compound?
Direct answer
The enthalpy change when one mole of a compound is formed from its elements in their standard states.
Key terms
- Enthalpy (H): A measure of the total energy of a thermodynamic system, including internal energy and the energy required to make room for it by displacing its environment.
- Standard Conditions: A set of conditions defined as 1 atm pressure and a specified temperature, usually 298 K (25 °C).
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Confusing Enthalpy Changes: Clearly define each enthalpy change and remember that formation involves elements, combustion involves burning, and neutralization involves acid-base reactions.
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- Convert calorimetry data into molar enthalpy changes.
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