Section: Module 1: Lesson 3: Enthalpy | General Chemistry 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • State the first law of thermodynamics.
    • Define enthalpy and explain its classification as a state function.
    • Write and balance thermochemical equations.
    • Calculate enthalpy changes for various chemical reactions.
    • Explain Hess’s law and use it to compute reaction enthalpies.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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