Understanding Endothermic Reactions
Endothermic reactions *absorb* heat from their surroundings. This means that energy is required for the reaction to occur. The products of an endothermic reaction have higher energy content than the reactants.
Representing Heat in Chemical Equations
* On the Reactant Side: In an endothermic reaction, heat is considered a *reactant*. It's written on the left side of the chemical equation with a positive sign.
* 例：
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N₂(g) + O₂(g) + 180.5 kJ → 2 NO(g)
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This equation shows that 180.5 kJ of heat energy is needed to convert nitrogen and oxygen gas into nitrogen monoxide gas.
* エンタルピー変化（ΔH）： Another way to represent heat in an endothermic reaction is using the enthalpy change (ΔH), which is always positive for endothermic reactions.
* 例：
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N₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2 NO(g) ΔH =+180.5 kJ/mol
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This equation indicates that 180.5 kJ of energy is absorbed (taken in) per mole of nitrogen monoxide produced.
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* Positive Sign: The positive sign before the heat value or in the enthalpy change signifies that heat is being absorbed.
* エネルギーの流れ： 吸熱反応の熱期間は、反応が発生するのに必要なエネルギーの量を表します。
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