Monday, 11 October 2010

Thermochemical Definitions

Standard Bond Enthalpy is the energy needed to break a gaseous covalent bond into gaseous component atoms in standard temperature and pressure.

e.g. H-H >> 2H

Standard Enthalpy of Formation is the total enthalpy change when 1 mole of product is formed from its component elements in their standard states.

Standard Enthalpy of Combustion is the total enthalpy change when 1 mole of reactant burns in excess Oxygen.

Standard Enthalpy of Reaction is the total enthalpy change when a specific reaction goes to completion.

* Standard Temperature is 298 Kelvin (25 C)
* Standard Pressure is 1 atmosphere
* Standard State is how you'd find the element at Standard temperature and pressure.

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