Part of JPC-04 — Chemical Thermodynamics: Enthalpy, Entropy & Gibbs

Enthalpy and the delta_H-delta_U Relationship

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H = U + PV. For reactions at constant T and P: deltaHdelta_H = deltaUdelta_U + delta(PV). For ideal gases: delta(PV) = deltangasdelta_{ngas} * RT. So deltaHdelta_H = deltaUdelta_U + deltangasdelta_{ngas} * RT, where deltangasdelta_{ngas} = moles of gaseous products - moles of gaseous reactants. If deltangasdelta_{ngas} = 0 (e.g., H2 + Cl2 -> 2HCl), deltaHdelta_H = deltaUdelta_U. If deltangasdelta_{ngas} > 0, deltaHdelta_H > deltaUdelta_U. If deltangasdelta_{ngas} < 0, deltaHdelta_H < deltaUdelta_U. This relationship is frequently tested: given deltaHdelta_H, find deltaUdelta_U (or vice versa). Always count only GASEOUS species for deltangasdelta_{ngas}. Liquids and solids contribute negligibly to PV change.

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