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natgal9

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Enthalpy- PE?
« on: October 05, 2004, 10:52:07 PM »
I am confused about enthalpy.  If it is Potential Energy, then why is it released as ?H when a strong bond is formed?  Isn't ?H Kinetic Energy?  Please *delete me*
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Re:Enthalpy- PE?
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2004, 09:16:24 AM »
?H is not kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is energy associated with motion.
When a bond forms, the atoms go from a state of higher potential energy to lower potential energy. That difference in energy is released as ?H.
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Re:Enthalpy- PE?
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2004, 01:41:24 PM »
I like that answer, an other scoobie snack for you. :)
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Re:Enthalpy- PE?
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2004, 02:44:53 PM »
Aw, you're so kind! That went good with my coffee!  ;D
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