Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

Enthalpy changes, $\Delta H$, may be either positive or negative. Which row is the correct one?

  • A$\Delta H$ positive: atomisation; $\Delta H$ negative: bond breaking
  • B$\Delta H$ positive: bond breaking; $\Delta H$ negative: neutralisation
  • C$\Delta H$ positive: bond making; $\Delta H$ negative: combustion
  • D$\Delta H$ positive: combustion; $\Delta H$ negative: bond making

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