Enthalpy (H) is used to quantify the heat flow into or out of a system in a process that occurs at constant pressure
In other words Enthalpy equals Heat
H = H - H
H = heat released or absorbed during a reaction at constant pressure
Endothermic: (Surroundings get cooler) H > H
H > 0; +
Exothermic: (Surroundings get warmer) H < H
H < 0; -
Surroundings:
- A flask is a surrounding for the solution inside of it
- If we hold a flask we’re the surroundings