Explain what enthalpy is. Why do we need to include a positive or negative sign with the enthalpy change?
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It is denoted by the symbol $H$ and is defined as: $$H = U + PV$$ where $U$ is the internal energy, $P$ is the pressure, and $V$ is the volume of the system. Show more…
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