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Thermochemistry
Based on text book "chemistry the central science" chapter 5. thermal chemistry
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Chemistry
Undergraduate 2
11/12/2012

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Thermodynamics
Definition
the study of energy and its transformations
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Thermochemistry
Definition
the study of the relationship between chemical reactions and energy changes.
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Energy
Definition
Capacity to do work or transfer heat.
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Work
Definition
energy used to move an object against force
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Heat
Definition
energy used to cause an object to increase in temperature.
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
energy of motion
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magnitude of kinetic energy of an object depends on its ______ and ______.
Definition
mass and speed
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Symbol for kinetic energy
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Ek
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What is the equation for kinetic energy
Definition
Ek= 1/2mv2 *(2 represents squareroot of v)
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What does v represent in a kinetic energy equation
Definition
speed
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Potential Energy
Definition
Stored energy
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Electrostatic potential energy
Definition
Interaction between charged particles.
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How is energy measured
Definition
using Joul (J)
Term
1 cal=j?
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