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VCE Chemistry: Unit 3: Energy profiles and thermochemical equations.

24:01Concept lessonCore

This lesson explains Unit 3: Energy profiles and thermochemical equations., focusing on Energy profiles & activation energy and Thermochemical equations. It helps students interpret an energy profile and distinguish exothermic and endothermic processes.

Energy profiles & activation energyThermochemical equationsEnergy changes & enthalpyHeat of combustionEnergy profileActivation energyEnthalpy changeExothermicEndothermicCombustion

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • interpret an energy profile
  • distinguish exothermic and endothermic processes
  • scale and combine thermochemical equations
  • calculate fuel energy content and emissions

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Measuring changes in chemical reactions
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 1Carbon-based fuels
  • Unit 3, Area of Study 2Rates of chemical reactions