World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781133109655
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 15A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The positive and negative sign of the energy needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: In an exothermic reaction, energy discharges from the system while in endothermic reaction, energy is consumed from the surrounding. The internal energy E of a system is altered by a work flow and heat or both.

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Answer to Problem 15A

If the energy is denoted by a positive sign, then the process is endothermic and if energy is denoted by a negative sign, the process is exothermic.

Explanation of Solution

If a quantity of energy passes into the system via heat, q (heat), it is equal to +x. Here, increase in system’s energy is denoted by the positive sign. On the other hand, when energy flows out of the system via heat, q, it is equal to −x. The decrease in system’s energy is denoted by negative symbol.

Conclusion

The ability to do work is termed as energy. Energy is conserved.

Chapter 10 Solutions

World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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