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VCE Chemistry: Unit 3: Adding thermochemical equations

6:27Concept lessonIntroductory

This lesson explains Unit 3: Adding thermochemical equations, focusing on Thermochemical equations and Energy changes & enthalpy. It helps students scale and combine thermochemical equations and interpret an energy profile.

Thermochemical equationsEnergy changes & enthalpyThermochemical equationEnthalpy change

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • scale and combine thermochemical equations
  • interpret an energy profile
  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Measuring changes in chemical reactions
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Extent of chemical reactions
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Primary galvanic cells and fuel cells as sources of energy