What is enthalpy change?
The heat energy transferred in a reaction at constant pressure
Unit for enthalpy change
KJ / mol
What are the standard conditions for enthalpy change?
298K and 100KPa
Degrees Celsius -> K
+ 273
When is change in enthalpy negative?
When the reaction is exothermic
What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction that gives out energy and heats the surroundings
What types of reactions are usually exothermic?
Combustion and oxidation
What is the standard enthalpy change of formation of a pure element in its standard state?
0
Delta H =
H(products) - H(reactants)