Enthalpy and Enthalpy Changes
Students will understand enthalpy as a measure of heat content and calculate enthalpy changes for reactions.
Key Questions
- Explain the significance of a positive or negative enthalpy change for a reaction.
- Construct thermochemical equations, including the enthalpy change.
- Predict whether a reaction will release or absorb heat based on its enthalpy change.
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