thermochemistry

(noun)

The study of the energy and heat associated with chemical reactions and/or physical transformations.

Related Terms

  • heat
  • work

Examples of thermochemistry in the following topics:

  • Heat and Work

    • Scientists and engineers have been able to exploit the principles of thermochemistry to develop technologies ranging from hot/cold packs to gasoline powered combustion engines.
  • Standard States and Standard Enthalpy Changes

    • Graphite is the most stable state of carbon and is used in thermochemistry to define the heat of formation of carbon compounds.
  • Allotropes of Carbon

    • Graphite is the most stable form of carbon under standard conditions and is used in thermochemistry as the standard state for defining the heat of formation of carbon compounds.
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