Why Does Enthalpy Change Differ from Heat Change at Constant Pressure?

In summary, thermodynamics is the study of energy and its transformations, and the first law of thermodynamics is represented by the equation H=W+U=Q. It has everyday relevance in understanding systems involving energy and the difference between heat and work. The symbol H in the equation represents the enthalpy of a system.
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when constant pressure, h=w+u and so H=W+U=Q when U=E. However, in this question, when constant pressure, Q(=12750kJ)=W+U =/= H[=m(h2-h1)].

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here's my calculation of enthalpy:

@75kPa,hf=384.44,hfg=2278,x=0.8==>h1=2206.4kJ

@225kPa, hf=520.71,hfg=2191,x=0.5614==>h2=1750.74kJ

total enthalpy change=m*(h2-h1)=11.22*(2206.4-1750.74)=5110.3kJwhich it is not equal to total heat change in constant pressure...why?

Thank you very much!
 

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ok... somebody else answered me and solved
 

1. What is the definition of thermodynamics?

Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the study of energy and its transformations from one form to another.

2. What does the equation H=W+U=Q represent in thermodynamics?

The equation H=W+U=Q represents the first law of thermodynamics, which states that the total change in energy of a system is equal to the sum of the work done on the system and the heat added to the system.

3. How is thermodynamics relevant in everyday life?

Thermodynamics is relevant in everyday life as it helps us understand and predict the behavior of systems that involve energy, such as engines, refrigerators, and even our own bodies.

4. What is the difference between heat and work in thermodynamics?

In thermodynamics, heat is the transfer of energy from a hotter object to a colder object, while work is the transfer of energy due to a force acting through a distance.

5. What is the significance of the symbol H in the thermodynamic equation H=W+U=Q?

The symbol H represents the enthalpy of a system, which is the total internal energy of the system plus the product of pressure and volume.

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