Exothermic Energy: Explaining Hydration of Sulphuric Acid

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The discussion revolves around the possibility of creating a physical model to explain the energy produced in exothermic reactions, specifically referencing the hydration of sulfuric acid. Participants express confusion regarding the specifics of the requested model, particularly in relation to electromagnetic fields. The conversation highlights a desire to understand the heat generated during these reactions from a physical perspective, focusing on fields and electric potentials associated with chemical bonds. There is an emphasis on clarifying the type of model needed to effectively illustrate these concepts.
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is it possible to get a physical model, I think to electromagnetic fields, to explain the energy developed in exothermic reactions es. for the hydration of sulphuric acid?

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mark57 said:
is it possible to get a physical model, I think to electromagnetic fields

What does this mean? It is very unclear what kind of model you want.
 
Drakkith said:
What does this mean? It is very unclear what kind of model you want.

I wonder how one can explain the heat generated from the physical point of view, i.e. in terms of fields and electric potentials of the chemical bonds
 
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