Study 16 Terms | sem 2 chem 4.06 Flashcards - Quizlet Input the variables into the equation and solve the problem. ΔH = q = mCΔT ΔH = (100g)(4.18 J/g-0C)(-1000C) ΔH=−41.8kJ The delta HΔH is negative. The reaction is exothermic. This makes sense because the water is releasing heat as it cools. Changes in state, like chemical reactions, involve changes in enthalpy