Scribd
Upload
4 views1 page

Fixed Compact Energetics Notes

This document provides concise notes on key concepts in energetics for Edexcel IAL Chemistry A-Level, including definitions of enthalpy change, standard conditions, and types of reactions (exothermic and endothermic). It also outlines various standard enthalpy changes, the equation for energy transfer, and principles such as Hess' law and bond enthalpy. The notes serve as a compact reference for understanding thermodynamic principles in chemistry.

Uploaded by

syedsarimaadil
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
4 views1 page

Fixed Compact Energetics Notes

This document provides concise notes on key concepts in energetics for Edexcel IAL Chemistry A-Level, including definitions of enthalpy change, standard conditions, and types of reactions (exothermic and endothermic). It also outlines various standard enthalpy changes, the equation for energy transfer, and principles such as Hess' law and bond enthalpy. The notes serve as a compact reference for understanding thermodynamic principles in chemistry.

Uploaded by

syedsarimaadil
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Edexcel IAL Chemistry A-Level

Topic 6: Energetics
Compact Printable Notes

1. What is enthalpy change?


The heat energy change measured at constant pressure.
2. What are standard conditions?
Pressure - 100 kPa Temperature - 298 K
3. What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction in which energy is released.
4. What is an endothermic reaction?
A reaction in which energy is taken in.

Exothermic: 𝚫H is negative Endothermic: 𝚫H is positive


5. What is the sign of 𝚫H for exothermic and endothermic reactions?

6. What does an enthalpy level diagram look like for an exothermic reaction?
What does an enthalpy level diagram look like for an endothermic reaction?
7. What is the definition for the standard enthalpy change of reaction, 𝚫rHθ?
The enthalpy change that occurs when the quantities of reactants shown in the equation react under standard conditions, with all
reactants and products and in their standard states.
8. What is the definition for the standard enthalpy change of formation, 𝚫fHθ?
The enthalpy change when one mole of product is formed from its constituent elements with all reactants and products in their standard
states, under standard conditions.
9. What is the definition for the standard enthalpy change of combustion, 𝚫cHθ?
The enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of compound is completely reacted with excess oxygen under standard conditions with
all reactants and products in their standard states.
10. What is the definition for the standard enthalpy change of neutralisation, 𝚫neutHθ?
The enthalpy change that occurs when one mole of water is formed from a neutralisation reaction between an acid and base under
standard conditions, with all reactants and products in their standard states.
11. What is the definition for the standard enthalpy change of atomisation, 𝚫aHθ?
The enthalpy change that occurs when 1 mole of gaseous atoms is formed from its element in its standard state, under standard
conditions.

q = mc𝚫T
12. What equation can be used to work out the energy transferred in a reaction?

13. Why are energy change reactions carried out in an insulated container?
To prevent heat energy loss to the surroundings.
14. What is Hess’ law?
The enthalpy change of a reaction is independent of the pathway taken.
15. What is mean bond enthalpy?
The mean energy needed to break a specific covalent bond, averaged out across a wide variety of different compounds.
16. How are bond enthalpy and bond strength related?
The larger the bond enthalpy, the stronger the bond, hence the longer it takes to break this bond.

You might also like