SAT Subject Test Chemistry
PART 2
REVIEW OF MAJOR TOPICS
CHAPTER 8
Chemical Reactions and Thermochemistry
Chapter Summary
The following terms summarize all the concepts and ideas that were introduced in this chapter. You should be able to explain their meaning and how you would use them in chemistry. They appear in boldface type in this chapter to draw your attention to them. The boldface type also makes it easier for you to look them up if you need to. You could also use the search or “Google” action on your computer to get a quick and expanded explanation of these terms, laws, and formulas.
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combination reaction |
heat of formation |
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decomposition reaction |
hydrolysis reaction |
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double replacement reaction |
molar heat of formation |
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enthalpy |
single replacement reaction |
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entropy |
standard enthalpy of formation |
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heat of combustion |
First Law of Thermodynamics
Hess’s Law of Heat Summation
Internet Resources
Online content that reinforces major concepts discussed in this chapter can be found at the following Internet addresses if they are still available. Some may have been changed or deleted.
Classification of Chemical Reactions
http://boyles.sdsmt.edu/subhead/types_of_reactions.htm
This site gives a very good overview of various types of chemical reactions as well as video access to the actual reaction occurring.
Hess’s Law
http://chemistry2.csudh.edu/lecture_help/Hesslaw.html
This Web page gives you a chance to solve problems related to Hess’s Law and receive instant feedback about the accuracy of your calculations.
