Teaching enthalpy cycles at post-16

It is crucial for students to understand thermodynamics so they can grasp how energy changes in chemical reactions affect the real world. By mastering topics such as Hess’s law, enthalpy changes and the conservation of energy, students can better understand processes such as the synthesis of chemicals, the efficiency of industrial reactions and the environmental impact of chemical processes. Read this article for ideas and tips on teaching the topic post-16, including how to teach students to construct and interpret enthalpy cycles.