Enthalpy Formula

Moderators: Chem_Mod, Chem_Admin

Andrew Uesugi 3I
Posts: 38
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2016 2:56 pm

Enthalpy Formula

Postby Andrew Uesugi 3I » Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:17 am

Can anyone explain to me the formula for enthalpy?

I keep on getting mixed up with a lot of formulas.

Uma_Rajiyah_2A
Posts: 11
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2016 2:56 pm

Re: Enthalpy Formula

Postby Uma_Rajiyah_2A » Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:15 pm

The formula for enthalpy is H=U+PV

U stands for the internal energy of the system
P starts for pressure of the system
V stands for volume of the system

Vivian Nguyen 2A
Posts: 21
Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2016 2:58 pm

Re: Enthalpy Formula

Postby Vivian Nguyen 2A » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:42 pm

We also use the formula above to show that a change in the enthalpy of a system is equal to the heat release or absorbed at constant pressure.
Since at constant pressure H = U + PV and U = q + w, we see that H = q + w + PV.
If the system can only do expansion work, w = -PexV; thus, H= q - PexV + PV, where Pex = P.
Thus, at constant pressure and with no non expansion work H = q.


Return to “Reaction Enthalpies (e.g., Using Hess’s Law, Bond Enthalpies, Standard Enthalpies of Formation)”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests