This document discusses thermochemistry and energy changes in chemical reactions. It defines different types of energy, including kinetic energy, potential energy, and internal energy. The first law of thermodynamics states that energy is conserved in chemical reactions, with the change in internal energy of a system equaling the negative of the change in energy of the surroundings. Enthalpy is related to the internal energy and pressure-volume work term. Calorimetry experiments allow measurement of enthalpy changes using calorimeters and bomb calorimeters. Hess's law allows calculation of enthalpy changes from enthalpies of individual reaction steps. Fossil fuels are discussed as a non-renewable energy source.