Thermochemistry: Enthalpy, State Functions, and Hess's Law

Email Etiquette: Students are requested to read the entire announcement before sending emails, as answers to common questions are often already provided, reducing frustration for the instructor.
Test Structure: Exams (including the final) are structured around:
- Learning outcomes from the module in the syllabus.
- Learning outcomes for each specific lecture.
Coverage: There are over 25 learning objectives for the semester, but only 25 questions on the term test, meaning not every single objective can be tested directly, but they serve as a good starting point for studying.
Study Materials: Lecture slides are the primary resource and reflect the textbook content. Anything demonstrated or discussed in class is testable material.
Fairness: The instructor will not test on obscure examples (e.g., from an unknown section/page of the textbook) and promises not to trick students.
Thermochemistry: This specific lecture is mathematically intensive. Students are reassured that they will be given formulas, can use calculators, and the process is algorithmic, meaning