Chemical energetics Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
enthalpy
A
the thermal heat content of a system
2
Q
enthalpy change
A
the heat change during the course of a reaction
3
Q
bond energy
A
the energy required to break a particular type of covalent bond
4
Q
activation energy
A
minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction
5
Q
exothermic
A
energy is released into the surroundings
6
Q
endothermic
A
energy is taken in from the surroundings
