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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.1.5.1Enthalpy changes

Enthalpy changes in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.1.5.1.1Explain that chemical reactions are accompanied by energy changes, mostly as heat.
  2. 6.1.5.1.2Explain enthalpy changes and standard enthalpy changes of reaction, formation, combustion, neutralisation, hydration and solution, and the terms bond energy, lattice energy and electron affinity.
  3. 6.1.5.1.3Calculate enthalpy changes from experimental results with q = mcΔT, including thermometric titrations.

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  • Enthalpy changes and calorimetry

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Enthalpy changes: sample question

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Which equation represents the standard enthalpy change of formation of ethanoic acid, CH₃COOH(l)?

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