Chapter 9, Problem 1E

What is thermochemistry? Why is it important?

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

What thermochemistry is and state its importance.

Answer to Problem 1E

Solution:

The study of change in heat accompanied during any physio-chemical change (chemical reaction) is known as thermochemistry. The importance of thermochemistry is that it gives the heat dynamics of a reaction or a chemical process.

Explanation of Solution

The word “thermal” is related to heat, so in thermochemistry we study the changes occurring during any physiochemical change. The study helps us to understand the thermal feasibility of a process. It tells whether a process is exothermic (liberate heat) or endothermic (absorb heat). What temperature conditions are required for a process. Thermochemistry is more based on laws rather than theories. So it is an evident important part of physio-chemistry.

Conclusion

Thermochemistry is a part of thermodynamics in which we study the thermal changes in a physio chemical reaction.