What does Hess’s Law say?
The total enthalpy change of a reaction is always the same, independent of the route taken.
What is AfH for elements?
0
In which direction do the enthalpy of formation arrows point?
Upwards
By Hess’s Law, what is the calculation for enthalpy changes of formation?
A=C-B
In which direction do the enthalpy of combustion arrows point?
They point downwards.
By Hess’s Law, what is the calculation for enthalpy changes of combustion?
A=B-C
How do you calculate enthalpy changes using average bond enthalpies?
Enthalpy change of reaction= total energy absorbed-total energy released.