12.3 to 12.4 (Exam 1) Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is heat capacity?
A
The amount of energy that must be added to a system in order to raise its temperature by 1 Kelvin
2
Q
How is heat calculated?
A
By multiplying the specific heat by the change in temperature (C/\T)
3
Q
What happens when two objects with different initial heats are introduced to each other?
A
Heat will exchange between the two until they reach a common temperature
4
Q
How is enthalpy defined, in terms of energy, pressure, and volume?
A
H = E + PV
5
Q
How is the change in enthalpy defined, in terms of energy, pressure, and volume?
A
/\H = /\E + /(PV)
