H = U + PV. For reactions at constant T and P: = + delta(PV). For ideal gases: delta(PV) = * RT. So = + * RT, where = moles of gaseous products - moles of gaseous reactants. If = 0 (e.g., H2 + Cl2 -> 2HCl), = . If > 0, > . If < 0, < . This relationship is frequently tested: given , find (or vice versa). Always count only GASEOUS species for . Liquids and solids contribute negligibly to PV change.
Part of JPC-04 — Chemical Thermodynamics: Enthalpy, Entropy & Gibbs
Enthalpy and the delta_H-delta_U Relationship
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