Thermochemistry

We have 15 ready-to-use problem sets on the topic of thermal chemistry and thermodynamics.

These problem sets will focus on the use of thermodynamic concepts and equations to solve problems and mathematically analyze situations pertaining to chemical reactions and energy changes. Problems will range from the very easy plug-and-chug to the more difficult analysis of multi-step problems.

Problem Sets

Set TC1: Specific Heat Capacity
5 Problems - Easy Difficulty

Relate the specific heat capacity of a material to the amount of heat absorbed or released to the temperature change and the mass of the sample. 

Set TC2: Calorimetry 1
6 Problems - Easy Difficulty

Use the Q = m•C•∆T equation to analyze situations in which a heat transfer causes a temperature change.  

Set TC3: Calorimetry 2
5 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use the Q = m•C•∆T equation to analyze situations in which a heat transfer causes a temperature change. 

Set TC4: Heat of Reaction 1
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Determine heat of reaction values in kJ/mole and kJ/grams for various processes when given mass and energy change values.

Set TC5: Heat of Reaction 2
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Relate calorimetry data to heat of reaction values.  

Set TC6: Heating Curves and Phase Changes
5 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use a heating curve to relate the addition of energy over the course of time to temperature changes and phase changes.

Set TC7: Enthalpy Change
8 Problems - Easy Difficulty

Relate the coefficients in a balanced chemical equation to the enthalpy change (∆H) or the energy term within a thermochemical equation. 

Set TC8: Thermal Stoichiometry 1
6 Problems - Easy Difficulty

Use a ∆H value or a thermochemical equation to determine the amount of heat released or required when given the moles of reactant or product involved in the reaction. Includes 6 problems.

Set TC9: Thermal Stoichiometry 2
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use a ∆H value or a thermochemical equation to determine the amount of heat released or required when given the mass of reactant or product involved in the reaction. Includes 6 problems.

Set TC10: Thermal Stoichiometry 3
6 Problems - Hard Difficulty

Relate the energy involved in a process to the ∆H value or a thermochemical equation. Most problems are complicated by an unusual unit, additional conversions, or a concept from a non-stoichiometry unit.

Set TC11: Hess’s Law
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use Hess's Law to determine the ∆H of a target reaction by creating a reaction pathway from given reactions.

Set TC12: Bond Energies and ∆H
7 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use bond energies to calculate the enthalpy change for a chemical reaction.

Set TC13: Heat of Formation and ∆H
8 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Use heat of formation values for reactants and products to determine the enthalpy change for a chemical reaction.  

Set TC14: Gibbs Free Energy and Phase Changes
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Relate the values of entropy change, enthalpy change, and temperature to the spontaneity of a phase change.  

Set TC15: Gibbs Free Energy and Chemical Reactions
6 Problems - Medium Difficulty

Relate the values of entropy change, enthalpy change, and temperature to the spontaneity of a chemical reaction.