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How to find delta H and delta E?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

These represent energy changes in chemistry and physics:

ΔE (change in internal energy): ΔE = q + w

  • q = heat added to system
  • w = work done on system

ΔH (change in enthalpy): ΔH = ΔE + Δ(PV)

For reactions involving photon energy at specific frequencies: E = hf, where h is Planck's constant and f is frequency

These relate to frequency when studying electromagnetic radiation and quantum energy transitions.

General · Class 12