Thermochemistry
Heat changes during chemical reactions
Thermochemical equation
. eg.
H
2
(g) +
O
2
(g) ---> 2H
2
O(l)
D
H =- 256
kJ;
DH
is called the enthalpy of reaction.
if
D
H is + reaction is called e
ndothermic
if
D
H is - reaction is called
exothermic