1. Enthalpy (H) is the sum of internal energy (U) and pressure-volume work (pV) for a system. It is a state function that depends on the initial and final states.
2. The change in enthalpy (ΔH) of a system is equal to the heat (q) absorbed by the system during a process at constant pressure. For a reaction, ΔH is negative if heat is evolved (exothermic) and positive if heat is absorbed (endothermic).
3. For a gas-phase system, the difference between ΔH and ΔU depends on the volume change between reactants and products. If there is a volume increase (products larger