Enthalpy and Hess's Law (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes

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Explaining Enthalpy Changes
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Why do chemical reactions involve energy changes?

Bonds are broken and formed

What is bond energy measured in?

kJ mol1\text{kJ mol}^{-1}

Why is bond energy always a positive value?

Breaking bonds requires energy input

What type of process is bond breaking?

Endothermic

What type of process is bond making?

Exothermic

What does ΔH\Delta H equal in terms of bond energies?

Energy to break bonds - energy released

When is a reaction exothermic based on bond energies?

More energy released than required

What type of reaction is the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen?

Exothermic

Why is formation of nitric oxide endothermic?

Breaking N≡N and O=O needs more energy

How does higher bond energy affect compound reactivity?

Makes compound less reactive

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