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(^17) Thermochemistry
Chapter Outline
17.1 HEATFLOW
17.2 Enthalpy
17.3 ENTHALPY ANDPHASETRANSITIONS
17.4 HESS’SLAW
17.5 REFERENCES
Energy is an integral component of chemical reactions. Some reactions require an input of energy, whereas others
release energy as they proceed. When we burn propane, we are oxidizing small hydrocarbons by reacting them with
oxygen. This reaction produces heat, which can be used to heat a barbeque for cooking or fill a balloon with hot
air so it can soar over the countryside. In this chapter, we will focus primarily on the transfer of heat and energetic
changes that occur during chemical reactions.
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