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ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry

7.1.9Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics in ZIMSEC O-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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  • Exothermic and endothermic reactions

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  • Reaction pathway (energy profile) diagrams

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  • Measuring enthalpy changes

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Chemical energetics: sample question

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Calculate the energy, in joules, needed to raise the temperature of 100 g of water by 15.0 °C. (Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J/g/°C.)

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