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Enthalpy
You know that enthalpy (H) is the heat or energy content in a
system.
A reactions reactants and products also have enthalpy.
Surroundings
H = Hproducts Hreactants
System
->
->
+
Enthalpy Changes
Always include state symbols for enthalpy change
equations
Enthalpies of Reaction
When H is positive, the reaction is endothermic
The system takes in energy, and the surroundings lose energy
A thermometer will detect a decrease in energy
When H is negative, the reaction is exothermic
The system loses energy, and the surroundings gain energy
A thermometer will detect an increase in temperature
Question
Using the values from the Data Booklet, write a formula for
the combustion of hydrogen, along with its enthalpy value.
State if it is endothermic or exothermic.