What is enthalpy change?
The heat energy released or absorbed per mole in a reaction.
+ sign means what in enthalpy change?
Heat is absorbed: endothermic. The temperature of the surroundings (thermometer) goes down.
”-“sign means what in enthalpy change?
Heat is released: exothermic. The temperature of the surroundings (thermometer) goes up.
What unit is enthalpy change?
kJ/mole
What does enthalpy change rely on?
The balance between:
- breaking bonds, which absorbs energy
- making bonds, which releases energy
What is an energy level diagram?
A way of representing enthalpy change.