1.

Which of these diagrams correctly represents an endothermic reaction?

(Total 1 mark)

2.

This question is about methanol and the energy changes that accompany some of its reactions.
(a)

Complete the diagram (using dots and crosses) to show the bonding in methanol, CH 3OH.
You should show outer electrons only.

(2)

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The Hess cycle below can be used to calculate the standard enthalpy change of
combustion of methanol, using standard enthalpy changes of formation.

(i)

Complete the cycle by filling in the empty box.

(2)

(ii)

Define the term standard enthalpy change of formation of a compound, making

clear the meaning of standard in this context.
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(iii)

Use your cycle and the data below to calculate the standard enthalpy change of

combustion of methanol, Hc

Hf /kJ mol
CO2(g)

393.5

H2O(l)

285.8

CH3OH(l)

239.1

(2)

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(c)

An experiment was carried out, using the apparatus below, to estimate the standard
enthalpy change of combustion of methanol.

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After burning the methanol for a few minutes, the temperature of water in the beaker had
risen by 20.7 C and the mass of methanol burnt was 0.848 g.
(i)

Calculate the amount of energy transferred to the water.

Energy transferred (J) = mass of water 4.18 temperature change
(1)

(ii)

Calculate the number of moles of methanol, CH 3OH, burnt during the experiment.
(1)

(iii)

Use your answers to (c)(i) and (ii) to calculate the experimental value for the
standard enthalpy change of combustion. Include a sign and units in your answer,
which should be given to three significant figures.
(1)

(iv)

Compare your answers to (b)(iii) and (c)(iii) and give TWO reasons to explain any
differences.
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3.

Which of the following is true for the exothermic reaction shown below?
Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
A

positive

Ssurroundings positive

Ssystem

negative

Stotal

negative
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(a)

Crystals of hydrated cobalt(II) chloride, CoCl 2.6H2O, lose water when they are heated,
forming anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride, CoCl2.
CoCl2.6H2O(s) CoCl2(s) + 6H2O(l)
(i)

Calculate the entropy change of the system, S system, at 298 K. Include a sign and
units in your answer. You will need to refer to your data booklet.
(2)

(ii)

Explain whether the sign of your answer to (a)(i) is as expected from the equation
for the reaction.
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(1)

(iii)

The standard enthalpy change for the reaction, H , is +88.1kJ mol . Calculate

the entropy change in the surroundings, S surroundings, at 298 K for this reaction.
Include a sign and units in your answer.
(2)

(iv)

Calculate the total entropy change, S

total,

at 298 K for the reaction.

(1)

(v)

Does your answer to (a)(iv) indicate whether hydrated cobalt(II) chloride can be
stored at 298 K without decomposition? Explain your answer.
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A student attempted to measure the enthalpy change of solution of anhydrous cobalt(II)

3
chloride by adding 2.00 g of cobalt(II) chloride to 50.0 cm of water in a well-insulated
container. A temperature rise of 1.5 C was recorded.
3

The student used a balance which reads to 0.01g, a 50.0 cm pipette, and a thermometer
which can be read to 0.25 C.
(i)

Which measuring instrument should be changed to give a result which is closer to

the accepted value? Justify your answer.
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(ii)

Suggest ONE other change the student could make to give a result which is closer
to the accepted value. Justify your suggestion.
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(c)

The lattice energies of magnesium chloride, MgCl 2, calcium chloride, CaCl2, and
strontium chloride, SrCl2 are shown in the table below.

Chloride

(i)

Lattice energy/kJ mol

MgCl2

2526

CaCl2

2258

SrCl2

2156

Use data on ionic radii, from your data booklet, to explain the trend in these values.
Estimate a value for the lattice energy of cobalt(II) chloride, giving ONE piece of
data to justify your estimate.
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Explain how lattice energy values, together with other data, can be used to predict
the solubility of ionic compounds.
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(d)

Cobalt forms another chloride, CoCl 3, but scientists predict that MgCl3 cannot be made.
Suggest a reason for this.
You should consider the enthalpy changes in the Born-Haber cycle, which provide
evidence about why cobalt(III) chloride is known but magnesium(III) chloride is not.
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5.

Which equation represents the reaction for which the enthalpy change is the standard enthalpy

change of formation, Hf , of sodium nitrate, NaNO3?

A

2Na(s) + N2(g) + 3O2(g) 2NaNO3(s)

Na(s) + N2(g) + 1O2(g) NaNO3(s)

Na(s) + N(g) + 3O(g) NaNO3(s)

Na(g) + N2(g) + 1O2(g) NaNO3(g)

(Total 1 mark)

6.

Which equation represents the reaction for which the enthalpy change, H, is the mean bond
enthalpy of the CH bond?
A

CH4(g) C(g) + H(g)

CH4(g) C(s) + 2H2(g)

CH4(g) C(g) + 4H(g)

CH4(g) C(g) + 2H2(g)

(Total 1 mark)

7.

Magnesium chloride can be made by reacting solid magnesium carbonate, MgCO 3, with dilute
hydrochloric acid.
(a)

Write an equation for the reaction, including state symbols.

(2)

(b)

Give TWO observations you would make when the reaction is taking place.
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(c)

In an experiment to make crystals of hydrated magnesium chloride, MgCl 2.6H2O,

3

magnesium carbonate was added to 25 cm of hydrochloric acid with concentration 2.0

3
1
mol dm . The molar mass of magnesium carbonate is 84.3 g mol .
(i)

How many moles of acid are used in the reaction?

(1)

(ii)

What mass of magnesium carbonate, in grams, reacts with this amount of acid?
(1)

(iii)

Suggest why slightly more than this mass of magnesium carbonate is used in
practice.
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(1)

(iv)

How would you separate the magnesium chloride solution from the reaction
mixture in (iii)?
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(1)

(v)

The magnesium chloride solution was left to crystallise. The crystals were
separated and dried carefully. A sample of 3.75g of hydrated crystals, MgCl 2.6H2O,
1

which have molar mass 203.3 g mol , was obtained. Calculate the percentage
yield of this reaction.
(2)

(vi)

Give ONE reason why the yield of crystals is less than 100%, even when pure
compounds are used in the preparation.
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(d)

Lattice energies can be measured using the Born-Haber cycle, or calculated from
electrostatic theory. Lattice energies of magnesium chloride and magnesium iodide are
shown below

Lattice energy from

Born-Haber cycle using
experimental data
1
/ kJ mol

Lattice energy from

electrostatic theory

MgCl2

2526

2326

MgI2

2327

1944

Salt

(i)

/ kJ mol

What does this data indicate about the bonding in magnesium chloride?
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(1)

(ii)

Explain why there is a greater difference between the experimental (Born-Haber)

and theoretical lattice energies for magnesium iodide, MgI 2, compared with
magnesium chloride.
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(e)

Blood plasma typically contains 20 parts per million (ppm) of magnesium, by mass.
(i)

Calculate the mass of magnesium, in grams, present in 100 g of plasma.

(1)

(ii)

Magnesium chloride can be used as a supplement in the diet to treat patients with
low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Suggest ONE property which makes it
more suitable for this purpose than magnesium carbonate.
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(Total 16 marks)

8.

This question is about hexane, C6H14, and hex-1-ene, C6H12.

(a)

What test would you use to distinguish between hexane and hex-1-ene? Give the results
of the test for each substance.
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(b)

Hex-1-ene has a number of isomers, including two stereoisomers of hex-2-ene.

(i)

Complete the formula to show the structure of E-hex-2-ene.

(1)

(ii)

Explain why stereoisomerism can occur in alkenes, and why hex-2-ene has
stereoisomers but hex-1-ene does not.
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(2)

(c)

The enthalpy change of combustion of hexane was measured using a spirit burner to heat
a known mass of water in a calorimeter. The temperature rise of the water was measured.
The results of the experiment are shown below.

Mass of hexane burnt

0.32 g

Mass of water in calorimeter

50 g

Initial temperature of water

22 C

Final temperature of water

68 C
1

The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J g C .

(i)

Calculate the energy in joules produced by burning the hexane. Use theexpression
energy transferred = mass specific heat capacity temperature change.
(1)

(ii)

Calculate the enthalpy change of combustion of hexane. The mass of 1 mole of

hexane is 86 g.
Give your answer to TWO significant figures. Include a sign and units in your
answer.
(3)

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(iii)

The value for the enthalpy change of combustion in this experiment is different
from the value given in data books. Suggest TWO reasons for this difference.
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(iv)

A student suggested that the results would be more accurate if a thermometer

which read to 0.1C was used. Explain why this would not improve the accuracy
of the result. A calculation is not required.
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(1)

(d)

Hex-1-ene can be converted to hexane in the following reaction.

C6H12(l) + H2(g) C6H14(l)
(i)

What catalyst is used in this reaction?

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(1)

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(ii)

The enthalpy change of this reaction Hreaction can be calculated from the following
enthalpy changes of combustion.

Substance

Enthalpy change of combustion

/kJ mol

Hex-1-ene, C6H12

4003

Hydrogen, H2

286

Hexane, C6H14

4163

Complete the Hess cycle by adding labelled arrows. Use your cycle to calculate the
enthalpy change Hreaction.

(3)

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(iii)

The enthalpy change for the reaction of some other alkenes with hydrogen is
shown below.

Reaction

Standard enthalpy change

1

/ kJ mol

C3H6 + H2 C3H8

4003

C4H8 + H2 C4H10

286

C5H10 + H2 C5H12

4163

Explain why the values are so similar.

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(Total 17 marks)

9.

At 100 C, pure water has a pH of 6, whereas at 25 C it has a pH of 7. This is because

A

the dissociation of water is endothermic, so the concentration of hydrogen ions is lower at

100 C than it is at 25 C.

the dissociation of water is exothermic, so the concentration of hydrogen ions is lower at

100 C than it is at 25 C.

the dissociation of water is endothermic, so the concentration of hydrogen ions is higher

at 100 C than it is at 25 C.

at 100 C, water has a higher concentration of hydrogen ions than of hydroxide ions.
(Total 1 mark)

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10.

Some mean bond enthalpy values are given in the table below.

Bond

Mean bond enthalpy / kJ mol

HH

+436

II

+151

HI

+299

What is the enthalpy change for the reaction shown below in kJ mol ?
H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)
A

+436 + 151 299 = +288

436 151 + 299 = 288

+436 +151 (2 299) = 11

436 151 + (2 299) = +11

(Total 1 mark)

11.

Which of the following covalent bonds is the shortest?

A

HF

HCl

HBr

HI
(Total 1 mark)

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12.

The Born-Haber cycle for the formation of sodium chloride from sodium and chlorine may be
represented by a series of steps labelled A to F as shown.

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(a)

(i)

Complete the table below by adding the letters A to F next to the corresponding
energy changes.

Energy change

Letter

H
1
/kJ mol

Lattice energy for sodium chloride

775

Enthalpy change of atomization of sodium

+109

Enthalpy change of atomization of chlorine

+121

First ionization energy of sodium

+494

First electron affinity of chlorine

Enthalpy change of formation of sodium chloride

411
(3)

(ii)

Calculate the first electron affinity of chlorine, in kJ mol , from the data given.
(2)

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(b)

Lattice energies can be calculated from electrostatic theory (theoretical values) as well as
by Born-Haber cycles (experimental values).

(i)

Compound

Experimental lattice energy

1
/ kJ mol

Theoretical lattice energy

1
/ kJ mol

NaCl

770

766

Agl

889

778

Comment on the fact that there is close agreement between the values for sodium
chloride, NaCl.
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(ii)

Explain, in terms of chemical bonding, why the experimental value for silver
iodide, AgI, is more exothermic than the value calculated theoretically for the same
compound.
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(c)

Suggest why the first ionization energies of the Group 1 elements decrease down the
group.
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13.

Propanone, C3H6O, undergoes complete combustion to form carbon dioxide and water.
C3H6O(l) + 4O2(g) 3CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)
(a)

In an experiment to calculate the enthalpy change of combustion for propanone, 2.90 g of

propanone was burned completely in oxygen.
The heat energy from this combustion raised the temperature of 200 g of water from 20.2
C to 78.4 C.
1

The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J g C .

(i)

Calculate the number of moles of propanone present in 2.90 g.

1

[The molar mass of propanone is 58 g mol .]

(1)

(ii)

Use the expression

specific heat
energy transferred (J) = mass

capacity

temperature

change

to calculate the heat energy transferred to raise the temperature of 200 g of water
from 20.2 C to 78.4 C.
(2)

(iii)

Use your answers to (a)(i) and (ii) to calculate a value for the enthalpy change of
combustion of propanone. Give your answer to three significant figures and
include a sign and units.
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(b)

In another experiment, the enthalpy change of combustion for butanone, C 4H8O, was
1

found to be 1300 kJ mol .

A Data Book value for the standard enthalpy change of combustion for butanone is 2440
1
kJ mol .
(i)

Suggest a reason why the value obtained in the experiment is so different from the
Data Book value.
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(1)

(ii)

This Data Book value (2440 kJ mol ) refers to the following equation.
C4H8O(l) +

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O2(g) 4CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)

How would the value be different if it referred to the formation of water in the
gaseous state? Justify your answer.
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(c)

Standard enthalpy changes of combustion can be used to calculate the standard enthalpy
change of formation of a compound.
(i)

Define the term standard enthalpy change of formation, making clear the
meaning of standard in this context.
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(ii)

Use the standard enthalpy changes of combustion, Hc , given in the table below
to find the standard enthalpy change of formation for ethanoic acid, CH 3COOH, in
1

kJ mol .

Substance

Hc

/ kJ mol
C(s, graphite)

394

H2(g)

286

CH3COOH(l)

870

2C(s, graphite) + 2H2(g) + O2(g) CH3COOH(l)

(3)
(Total 15 marks)

14.

In the reaction profile below, which energy change would alter if a catalyst was added to the
reaction?

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A
B
C
D
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15.

Which equation represents the reaction for which the enthalpy change is the lattice energy of
sodium fluoride, NaF?
A

Na(s) + F2(g) NaF(s)

Na(g) + F(g) NaF(s)

Na (g) + F(g) NaF(s)

Na(g) + F2(g) NaF(s)

(Total 1 mark)

16.

Theoretical lattice energies can be calculated from electrostatic theory. Which of the following
+
affects the magnitude of the theoretical lattice energy of an alkali metal halide, M X ?
A

The first electron affinity of X.

The first ionization energy of M.

The enthalpy of atomization of M.

The radius of the X ion.

(Total 1 mark)

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17.

This question is about some standard enthalpy changes, H

A

enthalpy of reaction

enthalpy of combustion

mean bond enthalpy

bond enthalpy

(a)

Which enthalpy change is represented by p?

CH4 (g) CH3(g) + H(g)

H = p

A
B
C
D
(1)

(b)

Which enthalpy change is represented by q?

CH4 (g) C(g) + 4H(g)

H = 4q

A
B
C
D
(1)

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(c)

Which enthalpy change is represented by r?

H2C=CH2(g) + O2(g)

H = r

A
B
C
D
(1)
(Total 3 marks)

18.

Which of the equations shown below represents the reaction for which DH is the standard

enthalpy change of formation, DH f 298, for ethanol, C2H5OH. Ethanol melts at 156 K and boils
at 352 K.
A

2C(g) + 6H(g) + O(g) C2H5OH(g)

2C(s) + 3H2(g) + O2(g) C2H5OH(l)

2C(s) + 3H2(g) + O(g) C2H5OH(g)

2C(s) + 3H2(g) + O2(g) C2H5OH(l)

(Total 1 mark)

19.

Airbags, used as safety features in cars, contain sodium azide, NaN3. An airbag requires a large
volume of gas to be produced in a few milliseconds. The gas is produced in this reaction:
2NaN3(s) 2Na(s) + 3N2(g)

DH is positive

When the airbag is fully inflated, 50 dm3 of nitrogen gas is produced.

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(a)

Calculate the number of molecules in 50 dm of nitrogen gas under these conditions.

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[The Avogadro constant = 6.02 10 mol . The molar volume of nitrogen gas under the
3
1
conditions in the airbag is 24 dm mol ].

(2)

(b)

Calculate the mass of sodium azide, NaN3, that would produce 50 dm of nitrogen gas.

(3)

(c)

What will happen to the temperature in the airbag when the reaction occurs?
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(d)

The airbag must be strong enough not to burst in an accident. An airbag which has burst
in an accident is hazardous if the sodium azide in it has decomposed.
Explain why this is so.
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20.

A student investigated a reaction which could be used to warm up coffee in self-heating cans.
Mg(s) + Cu(NO3)2(aq) Mg(NO3)2(aq) + Cu(s)
In the self-heating cans, the bottom has a compartment containing copper(II) nitrate solution.
When a button on the bottom of the can is pressed, the magnesium powder is released into the
compartment where it reacts with the copper(II) nitrate solution.

(a)

A student investigated the enthalpy change for this reaction by measuring

3

50.0 cm of 0.300 mol dm copper(II) nitrate solution into a 100 cm3 beaker and adding
1g (an excess) of magnesium powder.
The results are shown below.
Temperature of copper(II) nitrate solution at start
Temperature of mixture after reaction
(i)

= 22 C
= 43 C

Calculate the energy change which took place. The specific heat capacity of the
1 1
solution is 4.20 J g K .
Which is the correct value for the energy change in joules?

(1)

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(ii)

How many moles of copper(II) nitrate were used in the experiment?

(1)

(iii)

Calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction. You should include a sign and units
in your answer.

(2)

(iv)

Suggest two changes you would make to the equipment used in order to improve
the accuracy of the result.
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(b)

The ionic equation for the reaction is shown below:

2+

2+

Mg(s) + Cu (aq) Mg (aq) + Cu(s)

DH= 532 kJ mol

Would the following affect the value of the experimental result?

Explain your answer, stating the effect, if any, on the value of the enthalpy change
obtained.
(i)

The student used 2 g rather than 1g of magnesium.

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(2)

(ii)

The heat losses that occurred from the students beaker.

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(2)

(c)

The temperature in the self-heating can needs to increase by 60 C to produce a hot drink.
Suggest a change you could make to the mixture in the experiment in (a) to produce a
greater temperature rise. You are not expected to do a calculation.
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21.

The following data can be used in a Born-Haber cycle for copper(II) bromide, CuBr 2.

+111.9 kJ mol

Enthalpy change of atomisation of copper, DH at[Cu(s)]

+338.3 kJ mol

First ionisation energy of copper, Em1[Cu(g)]

+746.0 kJ mol

+1958.0 kJ mol

342.6 kJ mol

141.8 kJ mol

Enthalpy change of atomisation of bromine DH at[Br2(l)]

Second ionisation energy of copper, Em2 [Cu(g)]

Electron affinity of bromine, Eaff[Br(g)]

Enthalpy change of formation of CuBr2(s), DH f [CuBr2(s)]

(a)

On the following outline of a Born-Haber cycle complete the boxes A, B, and C by

putting in the formula and state symbol for the appropriate species and writing the name
of the enthalpy change D.
C u 2+(g )

2 B r(g )

C u B r2(s)

B
C

D ...........................................

C u (s ) + B r2(l)
(3)

(b)

Use the data to calculate a value for the lattice energy of copper(II) bromide.
Give a sign and units in your answer.

(3)

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(c)

When the lattice energy of copper(II) bromide is calculated from ionic radii and charges,
the result is a value numerically about 10% less than the one obtained from the BornHaber cycle.
(i)

What does this suggest about the nature of the bonding in copper(II) bromide?
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(1)

(ii)

Draw a diagram to show how the smaller copper ion alters the shape of the larger
bromide ion.

(1)
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22.

An experiment was carried out to measure the enthalpy change for the reaction of zinc with
aqueous copper(II) sulphate.
The equation for the reaction is
Zn + CuSO4 ZnSO4 + Cu

A measuring cylinder was used to transfer separate 50 cm3 samples of 1.25 mol dm3
copper(II) sulphate solution into polystyrene cups.

Weighed amounts of zinc powder were added to each sample in turn.

Each mixture was stirred thoroughly and the temperature rise noted with a thermometer
accurate to 0.5 C.

The results of this experiment are summarised on the graph below.

7 0 .0

6 0 .0

5 0 .0
T e m p e ra tu re
c h a n g e / C

4 0 .0

3 0 .0

2 0 .0

1 0 .0
0 .0
0 .0 0

(a)

1 .0 0

2 .0 0 3 .0 0 4 .0 0 5 .0 0
M a s s o f z in c / g

6 .0 0

7 .0 0

Explain why the graph initially shows a rise in temperature and then levels off.
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(b)

(i)

Suggest why the mass of metal is not used in the calculation of the heat change.
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(1)

(ii)

The graph shows that the maximum temperature change is 63.5 C. Use this value
to calculate the maximum heat change, in joules, in this reaction.
3

You should assume that the density of the solution is 1.00 g cm and its heat
1
1
capacity is the same as water, 4.18 J g C .

(1)

(iii)

From the heat change calculated in (b)(ii) calculate the enthalpy change, in kJ mol
1
, for the reaction. Include the appropriate sign and give your answer to three
significant figures.

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(c)

(i)

It is suggested that the precision of the experiment would be improved by using a

thermometer accurate to 0.1 C.
Explain why this suggestion is incorrect.
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(1)

(ii)

Suggest a simple practical change to the method that would make the experiment
more accurate.
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23.

(a)

The following data were collected to use in a Born-Haber cycle for silver fluoride, AgF.
Value
1
/kJ mol

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+285

first ionisation energy of silver

+731

enthalpy of atomisation of fluorine

+79

enthalpy of formation of silver fluoride

205

lattice energy of silver fluoride

958

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On the following outline of a Born-Haber cycle, complete boxes A and B by adding the
formula and state symbol for the appropriate species. Write the name of the enthalpy
change at C.

A g + (g )

B ox
A

F (g )

A g F (s)

C ............................................

B ox
B

............................................

A g (s) + F 2(g )
(3)

(b)

Hlatt (theoretical) is the lattice energy calculated assuming the crystal lattice is
completely ionic.
Hlatt (experimental) is the lattice energy determined experimentally using the BornHaber cycle.
Values for the silver halides are listed below.
Formula of halide

Hlatt
(theoretical)
/ kJ mol

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(experimental)
/ kJ mol

Hlatt (theoretical)
minus
Hlatt (experimental)
/ kJ mol

AgF

920

958

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AgCl

833

905

72

AgBr

816

891

75

AgI

778

889

111

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Explain why the theoretical lattice energies become less exothermic from AgF to
AgI.
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(ii)

Explain why the values of the theoretical and experimental lattice energies are
different.
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(iii)

Explain why the difference between the theoretical and experimental lattice
energies increases from AgF to AgI.
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24.

(i)

Use the data below to calculate a value for the enthalpy change of solution, Hsolution, for
silver fluoride.
Value
1
/kJ mol
lattice energy of AgF (s)

958

464

enthalpy of hydration of Ag (g)

enthalpy of hydration of F (g)

506

(2)

(ii)

Use your answer to part (c)(i) to suggest whether you would expect silver fluoride, AgF,
to be soluble or insoluble in water at room temperature.
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25.

The enthalpy change for some reactions cannot be determined directly.

One such reaction is the thermal decomposition of potassium hydrogencarbonate, which in a
closed system at 200 C is an equilibrium reaction.
2KHCO3

K2CO3 + H2O + CO2

However, by determining the enthalpy change for the neutralisation of the two potassium salts
with hydrochloric acid, H for the reaction above can be found. The equations for the
neutralisation reactions are:
K2CO3 + 2HCl 2KCl + H2O + CO2

H1

KHCO3 + HCl KCl + H2O + CO2

H2

H1 and H2 for the neutralisation reactions were determined as follows:

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30 cm of 2 mol dm hydrochloric acid (an excess) was placed in a polystyrene cup, and
its temperature measured to the nearest 0.1C.
A weighed quantity of the potassium salt (either the carbonate or the hydrogencarbonate)
was added to the acid with rapid stirring, and the temperature measured again when the
reaction was complete.
For the neutralisation using potassium carbonate, the results were as follows:
Amount of potassium carbonate used = 0.0187 mol
Initial temperature = 23.7 C
Final temperature = 30.1 C

(a)

State Hesss Law.

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(b)

Use the data for the neutralisation of potassium carbonate to calculate the value of H1 to
two significant figures. Remember to include a sign and units in your answer.
[Assume that the heat capacity of the solution is 4.18 J g
30 g.]

C , and that it has a mass of

(3)

(c)

(i)

Show how the two equations for the neutralisation reactions and their H values
can be combined to find a value of H for the thermal decomposition of potassium
hydrogencarbonate.
Calculate this enthalpy change using your value for H1 from part (b), given that
1

H2 = + 29.3 kJ mol .

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(ii)

Explain why you would need to include the enthalpy of vaporisation of H 2O(l), in
order to obtain an accurate value of the enthalpy of decomposition of potassium
hydrogencarbonate.
2KHCO3(s)

K2CO3(s) + H2O(g) + CO2(g)

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(1)

(d)

State and explain the effect of a decrease in temperature on the value of the equilibrium
constant for the decomposition reaction and hence on the composition of the equilibrium
mixture.
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26.

The Hess cycle below can be used to find the enthalpy change, Hr, for the reaction between
hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide, using standard enthalpy changes of formation.

S O 2 (g ) + 2 H 2 S (g )
H

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(i)

Complete the cycle by filling in the empty box.

(2)

(ii)

What is meant by the standard enthalpy change of formation, Hf , of a compound?

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(iii)

Use the cycle and the data below to calculate the enthalpy change of the reaction, Hr.

Hf / kJ mol
SO2 (g)

296.8

H2S (g)

20.6

H2O (l)

285.8

(2)
(Total 7 marks)

27.

This question is about ammonia, NH3, which is produced as shown in the following equation.
N2(g) + 3H2(g)
(a)

2NH3(g)

Use oxidation numbers to explain why this is a redox reaction.

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(b)

(i)

Use the average (mean) bond enthalpy data to calculate a value for the enthalpy
change for this reaction. You are reminded to show all your working.
Bond

Average bond enthalpy

1
/ kJ mol

NN

944

HH

436

NH

388

(3)

(ii)

The actual standard enthalpy change for this reaction is 92 kJ mol . Explain why
the value you calculated in (b)(i) is not the same as this.
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(iii)

At room temperature, a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen is thermodynamically

unstable with respect to ammonia, but is kinetically stable.
Use the data in (b)(i) and (ii) to help you explain why this mixture is
thermodynamically unstable
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(c)

The manufacturer of ammonia would like to achieve a high rate of reaction and a high
equilibrium yield of product.
(i)

State and explain, in terms of collision theory, TWO ways to increase the rate of
the reaction. An increase in pressure does not alter the rate in this process.
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(ii)

State and explain TWO ways to increase the equilibrium yield of ammonia.
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28.

The enthalpy change for the reaction between aqueous sodium hydroxide solution and aqueous
hydrochloric acid was determined by the following method:
3

Aqueous hydrochloric acid was titrated against 25.0 cm of 1.50 mol dm aqueous
sodium hydroxide solution using a suitable indicator. The mean (or average) titre was
3
22.75 cm .

25.0 cm of the sodium hydroxide solution was carefully measured into a polystyrene cup
3
and 22.75 cm of the hydrochloric acid was transferred to a clean dry beaker.
Both solutions were allowed to stand for five minutes before their temperatures were
noted.

The hydrochloric acid was then added to the sodium hydroxide solution, the mixture
stirred thoroughly and the highest temperature noted.

The experiment was repeated three times giving an average temperature change of
+10.5C.

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(a)

(i)

Calculate the heat produced in the reaction, in joules.

Use the approximations that the density of the final solution is 1.00 g cm
1 1
specific heat capacity is 4.18 J g K .

and its

(2)

(ii)

Calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction, in kJ mol .

(3)

(b)

State ONE assumption made when calculating this enthalpy change, other than those
stated in (a)(i).
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29.

The Born-Haber cycle below represents the enthalpy changes when calcium hydride, CaH 2, is
formed from its elements.

C a 2+ (g ) + 2 e + 2 H (g )
H

C a 2+ (g ) + 2 e + H 2 (g )
H

C a 2+ (g ) + 2 H (g )

C a (g ) + H 2 (g )

C a (s) + H 2 (g )
H

C a H 2 (s)

(a)

Write down in terms of one of the symbols H1 to H6

(i)

the lattice energy of calcium hydride ................................................................

(1)

(ii)

the first electron affinity of hydrogen ................................................................

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(b)

Use the data below to calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of calcium hydride,
CaH2(s).
value
1
/kJ mol
enthalpy of atomisation of calcium

+178

first plus second ionisation energies of calcium

+1735

enthalpy of atomisation of hydrogen

+218

first electron affinity of hydrogen

73

lattice energy of calcium hydride

2389

Calculation:

(2)

(c)

Explain why the lattice energy of magnesium hydride, MgH 2(s), is more exothermic than
the lattice energy of calcium hydride, CaH2(s).
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30.

Two experiments were carried out in order to calculate the enthalpy change of formation of
magnesium carbonate, MgCO3.
A Hess cycle for these reactions is shown below.
M g

E x p e r im e n t 1

+ 2 H C l(aq )

M g C l2 (a q ) + H 2 (g ) + C

M g C O 3(s)

+ 2 H C l (aq )

E x p e r im e n t 2

H 2 = 6 8 0 k J m o l1

M g C l2 (a q ) + H 2O (l) + C O 2 (g )

(a)

Complete the Hess cycle above for the formation of magnesium carbonate from its
elements by balancing the equations and adding state symbols.
(2)

(b)

In Experiment 1 the temperature of 100 cm of hydrochloric acid was measured.

After one minute, 0.100 g of magnesium was added to the excess acid and the
temperature measured every minute. The following results were obtained:

(i)

Time / min

Temp / C

21.0

21.0

25.3

25.1

24.9

24.8

24.7

How many moles of magnesium were used in this experiment?

Use the Periodic Table as a source of data.
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(ii)

The initial concentration of the hydrochloric acid was 2.00 mol dm .

Calculate the number of moles of hydrochloric acid at the start and hence the
number remaining at the end of the experiment.

(3)

(iii)

Plot the graph of temperature against time.

(2)

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(iv)

Calculate the energy change in this experiment assuming the temperature rise is
4.5 C. Use the expression
Energy change (J) = 4.2 mass of solution temperature change
3

[Assume that 1 cm of solution has a mass of 1 g]

(1)

(v)

Use your answer to (iv) to calculate H1 for one mole of magnesium reacting with
hydrochloric acid. Include a sign and units in your answer.

(2)

(vi)

Suggest why a temperature rise of 4.5 C was used in the calculation in (iv).
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(c)

2.2 g of magnesium carbonate was added to 100 cm of the same acid in Experiment 2.
The temperature changed from 21.0 C to 23.5 C resulting in an energy change of
1.05 kJ.
(i)

Calculate the mass of one mole of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3 and hence the
number of moles of magnesium carbonate used in this experiment.
Use the Periodic Table as a source of data.

(2)

(ii)

Using the method in part (b)(v), calculate H3.

(1)

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(d)

Using your answers to (b)(v) and (c)(ii), calculate the enthalpy change of formation, Hf,
of magnesium carbonate, MgCO3.
Include a sign and units in your answer.

(2)

(e)

Why is it impossible to measure Hf of MgCO3(s) directly?

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31.

Calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of gaseous silicon tetrachloride,

H f [SiCl4(g)].
Your answer should include a sign and units.
Use the Hess cycle below and the following data at 298 K.
H ato [Si(s)]

= +455.6 kJ mol

H ato [Cl ]
2

= +121.7 kJ mol

Bond energy, E (Si-Cl)

= +407.4 kJ mol

S i(g ) + 4 C l(g )

S iC l4(g )
H

[S iC l4(g )]

S i(s ) + 2 C l2(g )
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32.

(a)

When excess chlorine and methane are mixed at room temperature and pressure no
reaction takes place but when ultraviolet light is shone into the mixture an explosion
occurs, producing carbon and hydrogen chloride.
uv
CH4(g) + 2Cl2(g) C(s) + 4HCl(g)

H = 219 kJ mol

Calculate the mass of methane needed to produce 1000 kJ of energy.

(2)

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(b)

Draw a labelled reaction profile for the reaction between methane and chlorine and use it
to explain why the reaction does not take place unless ultraviolet light is present.

E n th a lp y

P ro g re s s o f re a c tio n
Explanation
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33.

(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of combustion.

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(b)

The following standard enthalpies of combustion are needed to calculate the standard
enthalpy of formation of ethanol, C2H5OH.

(i)

Substance

Standard enthalpy of
1
combustion /kJ mol

carbon, C (s, graphite)

394

hydrogen, H2(g)

286

ethanol, C2H5OH (l)

1371

Complete the Hesss Law cycle by filling in the box and labelling the arrows with
the enthalpy changes.
H

2 C (s) + 3 H 2(g ) + 3 O 2(g )

C 2H 5O H (l) + 3 O 2(g )

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(3)

(ii)

Use your Hesss Law cycle to calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of
ethanol.

(2)
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34.

The apparatus used and the recordings made by a student, carrying out an experiment to
determine the enthalpy of combustion of methanol, are shown below.
Diagram
th e rm o m e te r
beaker
w a te r
s p irit la m p
m e th a n o l
Results
1

Molar mass (methanol) = 32 g mol

3
Volume of water in beaker = 50 cm
Mass of water in beaker = 50 g
Weighings
Spirit lamp + methanol before combustion = 163.78 g
Spirit lamp + methanol after combustion = 163.44 g
Temperatures
Water before heating = 22.0 C
Water after heating = 43.5 C
1

Specific heat capacity of water = 4.18 J g C

Observations

When the spirit lamp was being weighed its mass was continually falling.

A black substance formed on the bottom of the beaker as the methanol burned.

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(a)

(i)

Calculate the amount (moles) of methanol, CH3OH, burned.

(2)

(ii)

Calculate the heat gained by the water. Give your answer in kJ.

(2)

(iii)

Use your values from (i) and (ii) to calculate the enthalpy of combustion of
1
methanol in kJ mol . Include a sign with your answer.

H = ........................................ kJ mol

(2)

(b)

(i)

The thermometer used in the experiment can be read to an accuracy of 0.5 C.

Calculate the percentage error in the temperature change.

(1)

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(ii)

Calculate the maximum temperature change that could have occurred during the
experiment.

(1)

(c)

(i)

Give a reason why the mass of the spirit lamp fell as it was being weighed.
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(1)

(ii)

Suggest the identity of the black substance that forms on the beaker. State the effect
on the value of the enthalpy of combustion obtained.
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35.

(a)

An incomplete Born-Haber cycle for the formation of magnesium oxide, MgO, from its
1
constituent elements is shown below. All numerical values are in kJ mol .

= +657

M g 2+ (g ) + O (g ) + 2 e
e n th a lp y o f a to m is a tio n
of oxygen = +249

M g 2+ (g ) +

1
2

O 2 (g ) + 2 e

f ir s t p lu s s e c o n d
io n is a tio n e n e rg y o f
m a g n e s iu m = + 2 1 8 6

la ttic e e n e rg y o f
m a g n e s iu m o x id e

M g (g ) +
H

O 2 (g )

1
2

O 2 (g )

= +150

M g (s) +
H

(i)

1
2

= 602

M g O (s)

Complete the empty box on the cycle by writing in the formulae of the missing
species. State symbols are required.
(1)

(ii)

Identify each of the following enthalpy changes by name:

H1 ....................................................................................................................
H2 ....................................................................................................................
H3 ....................................................................................................................
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(iii)

Use the Born-Haber cycle to calculate the lattice energy of magnesium oxide.

(2)

(b)

Magnesium iodide is another compound of magnesium. The radius of the magnesium ion
is 0.072 nm, whereas the radius of the iodide ion is much larger and is 0.215 nm.
(i)

Describe the effect that the magnesium ion has on an iodide ion next to it in the
magnesium iodide lattice.
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(1)

(ii)

What TWO quantities must be known about the ions in a compound in order to
calculate a theoretical lattice energy?
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(iii)

Suggest how the value of the theoretical lattice energy would compare with the
experimental value from a Born-Haber Cycle for magnesium iodide.
Give a reason for your answer.
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(Total 11 marks)

36.

(i)

Define the term enthalpy of hydration, Hhyd, of an ion.

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(ii)

The table below gives some information about the sulphates of the Group 2 elements
magnesium and barium.
sulphate

lattice energy
/ kJ mol

hydration
enthalpy of cation
1
/ kJ mol

MgSO4

2874

1920

BaSO4

2374

1360

solubility
3

/ mol dm
1.83

9.43 10

Use the lattice energy and hydration enthalpy values to explain the difference in the
solubility of the two salts.
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37.

Ammonia can be oxidised with oxygen in two ways.

Reaction I: 4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g),
Reaction II: 4NH3(g) + 3O2(g) 2N2(g) + 6H2O(g)
The first reaction is used in the conversion of ammonia to nitric acid.
(a)

Define the term enthalpy of formation.

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(2)

(b)

The following enthalpies of formation are needed for this question.

Hf / kJ mol

(i)

NH3(g)

46.1

NO(g)

+ 90.2

H2O(g)

242

Calculate the enthalpy change for Reaction I.

(2)

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(ii)

Calculate the enthalpy change for Reaction II.

(1)

(c)

Whenever ammonia is oxidised, the two reactions occur at the same time: they are
competing reactions.
(i)

Suggest, with a reason, which reaction you would expect to be more likely
thermodynamically.
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(ii)

Explain how the use of a catalyst can favour Reaction I over Reaction II.
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(2)

(d)

In the nitration of benzene, a mixture of concentrated nitric and sulphuric acids is used at
a temperature not exceeding 55 C.
(i)

What is the reason for using sulphuric as well as nitric acid? Support your answer
with an equation.
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(ii)

On the basis of your answer to (d)(i), which of nitric and sulphuric acid is the
stronger acid? Give a reason.
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(1)

(iii)

Give the mechanism for the nitration of benzene.

(3)

(iv)

If the temperature of the reaction mixture rises much above 55 C, other

compounds are formed in addition to nitrobenzene.
Suggest the structural formulae of ONE of these compounds.

(1)

(v)

Explain, in terms of structure and energetics, why benzene usually reacts via
substitution rather than addition.
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38.

Calcium hydroxide decomposes on strong heating to form calcium oxide and water.
Ca(OH)2(s) CaO(s) + H2O(l)
Two samples of calcium hydroxide were taken, each weighing exactly 1.00 g.
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The first sample was cautiously added to 25.0 cm of dilute hydrochloric acid contained in a
glass beaker. The temperature rise was measured and found to be 16.5 C.
The other sample was heated for some time. It was then allowed to cool and then added to
another 25.0 cm3 portion of hydrochloric acid as before. In this case the temperature rose by
25.5 C.
In both cases, the acid used was an excess.

(a)

(i)

Calculate the energy produced by the reaction of each solid with the acid.
Use the relationship
Energy produced = mass of solution
4.2 temperature rise
1 1
/J
/g
/ J C g
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You may assume that 1.0 cm of solution has a mass of 1.0 g. Ignore the mass of
the solid.
For the solid calcium hydroxide

For the solid calcium oxide

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(ii)

How many moles of calcium hydroxide were used in each experiment?

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[Molar mass of Ca(OH)2 = 74.0 g mol ]

(1)

(iii)

Using your answers to (a)(i) and (ii), calculate the enthalpy changes for each
reaction.
Give your answers to two significant figures. Include the sign and units for each
answer.
For the solid calcium hydroxide, H1

For the solid calcium oxide, H2

(2)

(b)

A Hess cycle for all these reactions is shown below.

H

C a (O H )2(s)
2 H C l (a q )
H

re a c tio n

C a O (s ) + H 2O (l)
2 H C l (a q )
H

C a C l2 (a q ) + 2 H 2O (l)

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(i)

Use this Hess cycle and your answers in (a)(iii) to calculate Hreaction. Include a
sign and units.

(2)

(ii)

Apart from the approximations involved in using the equation given in (a)(i), give
TWO other potential sources of error which are likely to affect the accuracy of the
results.
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(iii)

Suggest why Hreaction is difficult to determine directly by experiment.

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39.

(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of formation.

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(b)

In the Haber process, ammonia is manufactured from nitrogen and hydrogen as shown in
the equation.
N2(g) + 3H2(g)
(i)

2NH3(g)

Use the bond enthalpies below to calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of
ammonia.
Bond

Bond enthalpy / kJ mol

2

+945

+436

NN in N
HH in H

NH in NH

+391

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(ii)

Draw a labelled enthalpy level diagram for the formation of ammonia in the Haber
process.

E n th a lp y

(2)

(iii)

State the temperature used in the Haber process and explain in terms of the rate of
reaction and position of equilibrium, why this temperature is chosen.
Temperature .......................
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(iv)

Identify the catalyst used in the Haber process and state what effect, if any, it has
on the equilibrium yield of ammonia.
Catalyst ................................................................
Effect on yield ...................................................................................................
(2)

(v)

Explain why it is necessary to use a catalyst in this process.

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(1)

(c)

The pressure used in the Haber process is 250 atmospheres.

(i)

State and explain an advantage of increasing the pressure to 1000 atmospheres.

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(2)

(ii)

Suggest a disadvantage of using a pressure of 1000 atmospheres.

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40.

The enthalpy change for the reaction of anhydrous aluminium chloride, AlCl 3, with water can be
found as follows:
3

Add about 100 cm of distilled water to a weighed polystyrene cup.

Measure the steady temperature of the water.

Add anhydrous aluminium chloride to the polystyrene cup, with stirring.

Measure the highest temperature reached.

Re-weigh the polystyrene cup and contents

Data
Mass of anhydrous aluminium chloride = 4.00 g
Mass of solution
= 104 g
Initial temperature
= 17.5 C
Highest temperature reached
= 43.5 C
1
1
Specific heat capacity of the solution = 4.09 J g C

(i)

Calculate the heat change in this experiment.

(2)

(ii)

Assuming that 100 cm of water is a large excess, calculate the enthalpy change, in
1
kJ mol , when one mole of aluminium chloride reacts. Include a sign and unit in your
answer.

(3)
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41.

(a)

(i)

Write the equation which represents the change occurring when the standard
enthalpy of atomisation of bromine is measured.
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(2)

(ii)

Define lattice energy.

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(3)

(b)

A Born-Haber cycle for the formation of magnesium chloride is shown below.

M g 2+ (g ) + 2 C l(g ) + 2 e

M g 2+ (g ) + C l2(g ) + 2 e

M g 2+ (g ) + 2 C l(g )

M g + (g ) + C l2(g ) + e

M g (g ) + C l2(g )

M g (s ) + C l2(g )

M g C l2(s )

Value / kJ mol
Enthalpy of atomisation of magnesium

+150

1st ionisation energy of magnesium

+736

2nd ionisation energy of magnesium

+1450

Enthalpy of atomisation of chlorine

+122

Enthalpy of formation of magnesium chloride

642

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Lattice energy of magnesium chloride

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The theoretically calculated value for the lattice energy of magnesium chloride is
1
2326 kJ mol .
Explain, in terms of the bonding in magnesium chloride, why the experimentally
1
determined value of 2526 kJ mol is significantly different from the theoretical value.
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(c)

The table shows values for the lattice energies of the metal chlorides of some Group 2
metals.
Group 2 metal
chloride

MgCl2

CaCl2

SrCl2

BaCl2

Lattice energy/
1
kJ mol

2526

2237

2112

2018

Explain why these lattice energies become less exothermic from MgCl 2 to BaCl2.

(3)
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42.

An experiment was carried out to find the enthalpy change for the reaction of zinc powder with
copper(II) sulphate solution.
Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
3

50cm of copper(II) sulphate solution, of concentration 1.0 mol dm , was put into a polystyrene
cup and the temperature of the solution measured. After one minute, 5.0 g of zinc powder was
added, the mixture stirred with a thermometer and the temperature measured every 30 s.

(a)

(i)

What is meant by a spectator ion?

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(1)

(ii)

Give the formula of the spectator ion in this reaction.

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(1)

(iii)

Write the equation for this reaction, omitting the spectator ion.

(1)

(b)

How would you measure the 50 cm of copper(II) sulphate solution?

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(c)

Give TWO reasons why it is better to use a polystyrene cup, rather than a metal container,
to obtain more accurate results.
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(2)

(d)

Calculate the number of moles of each of the reactants and hence deduce which reactant
is completely used up.
Use the Periodic Table as a source of data.
Moles of zinc powder

Moles of copper(II) sulphate

Reactant used up .................................................................

(3)

(e)

The following results were obtained.

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90

120

150

180

210

Temperature /C

22

22

60

65

63

61

59

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(i)

On the graph paper below, plot the results of this experiment.

70

60

50
T e m p e ra tu re
/C
40

30

20

10

40

80

120
T im e / s

160

200

240
(2)

(ii)

Explain the shape of your graph

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(iii)

The maximum recorded temperature in this experiment was 65C. Use your graph
to estimate a more accurate maximum temperature.
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(1)

(f)

(i)

Calculate the energy change in this experiment using your answer to (e)(iii) and the
relationship
energy change = mass of specific heat capacity temperature rise
solution
of solution
1 1
/J
/g
/J C g
/C
You may assume that
3

1.0 cm of solution has a mass of 1.0 g

The specific heat capacity of the solution is 4.2 J C

(1)

(ii)

Use your answers to (d) and (f)(i) to calculate H for this reaction. Include a sign
and units in your answer.

(3)
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43.

This question is about the chemistry of propane, C3H8.

Propane is sold for use as a fuel for camping stoves. On complete combustion it forms carbon
dioxide and water.
(a)

The enthalpy change of combustion of propane, Hc, can be measured by burning a

known mass of propane below a container of water and measuring the temperature rise of
the water.
The heat capacity of the apparatus (the energy required to raise the temperature of the
apparatus by 1 C) is found by calibrating it with a fuel with known enthalpy change of
combustion.
The results of an experiment are shown below.
Mass of propane burned
Temperature of water at start
Final temperature of water
Heat capacity of apparatus

(i)

0.500 g
21.0 C
39.0 C
1
1.35 kJ C

Calculate the number of kilojoules of energy transferred when the 0.500 g sample
of propane burns in this experiment.
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(ii)

Use your answer to (i) to calculate Hc for propane in kJ mol . Give your answer
to three significant figures.
Use the Periodic Table as a source of data.

(2)

(iii)

The Book of data gives the value of Hc for propane as 2220 kJ mol .
Calibrating the apparatus means that the answer you calculated in (ii) allows for
errors due to heat loss.
Suggest the other main source of error which makes the experimental result
different from the data book value.
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(b)

A value of Hc for propane can be calculated using mean bond energies and the Hess
cycle below.
(i)

Complete the Hess cycle, and use the mean bond energies to calculate H1.
Hence calculate Hc.
Mean bond energies
1
/kJ mol
C=O

805

HO

464

C 3 H 8 ( g ) + ..........O 2 ( g )
+ 6 4 9 0 k J m o l1

3 C O 2 (g ) + 4 H 2O (g )
H

= ........................................

3 C ( g ) + 8 H ( g ) + ..............................

Hc = ................................................................................................................
(3)

(ii)

Give ONE reason why the value you calculated in (b)(i) also differs from the value
for the heat of combustion of propane in the Book of data.
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(1)

(c)

When propane reacts with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light one of the products
is 2-chloropropane.
(i)

Name the mechanism and type of this reaction.

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(ii)

In this reaction a small quantity of an alkane, C 6H14, is produced.

Explain how this occurs. Include an equation in your answer.
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(2)

(d)

2-Chloropropane and 2-iodopropane are both colourless liquids at room temperature.

They can be distinguished by their reactions with aqueous silver nitrate.
(i)

What would you see when the reaction is carried out with each halogenoalkane?
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(2)

(ii)

Write an ionic equation showing how silver ions react in the mixture made from 2iodopropane and aqueous silver nitrate. Include state symbols in your answer.

(2)

(iii)

Both 2-chloropropane and 2-iodopropane form the same organic product in the
reaction with aqueous silver nitrate.
Name, or give the structural formula of, this organic product.
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(1)
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44.

This question is about some of the chemicals used in car engines and their reactions.
(a)

Compound X, shown below, is one component of petrol.

CH

H C C C C C H
H
(i)

CH

CH

Name X.
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(1)

(ii)

Give the empirical formula of X.

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(1)

(iii)

X can be made by cracking decane, C10H22.

Assuming only one other product forms in a cracking reaction, deduce the
molecular formula of this other product.

(1)

(iv)

What is the sign of the enthalpy change for the reaction in which decane is
cracked? Give a reason for your answer.
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(v)

If the air supply in a car engine is poor, there is not enough air for carbon dioxide
to be produced.
Use this information to suggest ONE possible equation for the combustion of X in
this engine. Use the molecular formula of X in your equation.

(2)

(b)

When air enters a car engine, as well as the fuel burning, nitrogen and oxygen can react to
form nitrogen(II) oxide.
N2(g) + O2(g)
(i)

2NO(g)

H = + 180 kJ mol

What, if any, is the effect on the percentage of nitrogen(II) oxide in an equilibrium

mixture of these three gases if the pressure and temperature are increased?
Explain your answers.
Increase in pressure
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Increase in temperature
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(2)

(ii)

In a car exhaust pipe, nitrogen(II) oxide passes over a catalytic converter.

The following reaction occurs.
2NO(g) + 2CO(g) N2(g) + 2CO2(g)

H = 746 kJ mol

Explain why this reaction speeds up when the car engine has been running for a
few minutes.
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(iii)

A textbook says The catalytic converter converts the gases coming out of the
engine into less harmful ones.
State, with a reason, which of the four gases in the equation in (ii) you consider to
be least harmful.
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(1)

(iv)

The diagram below shows the reaction profile for the change which occurs in the
catalytic converter.
E n e rg y

2 N O (g ) + 2 C O (g )
N 2 (g ) + 2 C O 2 (g )

P ro g re s s o f re a c tio n
On the diagram, show the activation energy, EA.
Add a line showing the reaction profile if no catalyst is present.
(2)
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45.

(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of formation.

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(b)

The dissociation of phosphorus pentachloride is a reversible reaction.

PCl5(g)

(i)

PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)

Use the values of enthalpy of formation given to calculate H for the forward
reaction.
Hf /
kJ mol

PCl5(g)

399

PCl3(g)

306

(1)

(ii)

Explain, with reasons, the effect that raising the temperature would have on the
composition of the equilibrium mixture.
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(iii)

Other than by changing the temperature, suggest how the amount of PCl 5 present at
equilibrium could be increased. Give a reason for your answer.
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(Total 8 marks)

46.

The following data relate to the thermodynamic changes which occur when Group 2 hydroxides
dissolve in water.
1890 kJ mol

2+

1275 kJ mol

550 kJ mol

Lattice energy of Mg(OH)2

2995 kJ mol

Lattice energy of Ba(OH)2

2320 kJ mol

Enthalpy of hydration of Mg
Enthalpy of hydration of Ba

2+

Enthalpy of hydration of OH

(a)

(i)

Define the term enthalpy of hydration.

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(ii)

Explain why this enthalpy change is always exothermic.

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(2)

(b)

Why is the lattice energy of magnesium hydroxide more exothermic than that of barium
hydroxide?
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(c)

(i)

Draw a labelled Hesss law cycle to show how the lattice energy and the enthalpies
of hydration are related to the enthalpy of solution of magnesium hydroxide,
Mg(OH)2(s).

(3)

(ii)

Use your cycle and the data to calculate the enthalpy of solution of magnesium
hydroxide. Include a sign and units with your answer.

(2)

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(d)

Use the data to explain how the solubility of barium hydroxide compares with that of
magnesium hydroxide.
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47.

Iron is produced from the ore haematite, which contains iron(III) oxide.
Some standard enthalpies of formation are given below.
Compound

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Fe2O3 (s)

822

CO (g)

110

CO2 (g)

394

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(a)

(i)

Write the equation for the complete reduction of iron(III) oxide by carbon
monoxide.
Calculate the enthalpy change for this reaction.

(3)

(ii)

Iron(III) oxide can also be reduced by carbon.

Fe2O3 + 3C 2Fe + 3CO

H = +492 kJ mol

Explain whether the reduction process in (i) or (ii) is more likely to occur.
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(b)

On heating, the following exothermic reaction occurs

3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g)

Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)

At 600 C, a mixture of iron and steam is allowed to reach equilibrium. The equilibrium
partial pressures of hydrogen and steam are 1.6 atm and 1.2 atm respectively.
(i)

Write the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kp, for the reaction. Calculate its
value and state the units.

(2)

(ii)

State the effect, if any, on the value of Kp when the temperature is increased.
Justify your answer.
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(c)

When an iron nail is left in a test tube of water containing a little phenolphthalein, it starts

to react and region X becomes pink, due to the formation of OH ions.

X

Z
Y

Write the half-equations for the reactions taking place in regions X and Y.
Name the green precipitate that forms in region Z.
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(d)

Anhydrous iron(III) chloride is made by passing dry chlorine gas over heated iron. It is
formed as a dark red covalent gas with formula Fe 2Cl6 and has a similar structure and
reactions to aluminium chloride.
Draw a diagram to show the structure of the Fe2Cl6 molecule. Label the types of bonding
present.
State the shape around each iron atom.

(3)

(e)

Hydrated iron(III) chloride is ionic and soluble in water.

(i)

Describe a test for aqueous Fe

3+

ions.

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(2)

(ii)

Explain why an aqueous solution of hydrated iron(III) chloride is acidic.

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48.

The enthalpy change for the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate cannot be measured
directly, but can be found by carrying out two reactions as shown in the Hess cycle below.
H

C a C O 3 (s)

re a c tio n

C a O (s) + C O 2 (g )

E le m e n ts in th e ir s ta n d a rd s ta te s

(a)

Suggest ONE reason why it is difficult to measure Hreaction directly by experiment.

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(b)

In an experiment to find H1 a student added 2.00 g of finely powdered calcium

3

carbonate to 20.0 cm of 2.50 mol dm hydrochloric acid solution (an excess) in a

polystyrene container. The temperature rose from 20.5 C to 23.0 C.
(i)

Why is the calcium carbonate used in this experiment finely powdered, rather than
in lumps? Explain why this is important for an accurate result.
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(ii)

Calculate the energy change using the relationship below.

Energy change
/J

4.2
1

/J g K

mass of solution temperature change

/g

/K

Assume that the mass of the solution is 20 g.

(1)

(iii)

Calculate the enthalpy change, DH1. Include a sign and units in your answer.
1

[The molar mass of CaCO3 is 100 g mol ]

(3)

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(iv)

1
In another experiment, the value of H2 was found to be 181 kJ mol .

Use this result and your answer to (iii) to calculate the value of Hreaction.

(2)

(c)

The student checked the experimental results using information from the Book of data in
another Hess cycle.
H

C a C O 3 (s)

re a c tio n

C a C O (s) + C O 2(g )

E le m e n ts in th e ir s ta n d a rd s ta te s

Name the enthalpy change represented by DH3.

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(1)
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49.

The Hess cycle below can be used to estimate the enthalpy change of formation, DHf, of the
unstable gaseous compound with the formula HOCl(g).

+ 6 6 7 k J m o l 1

H O C l(g )

G a s e o u s a to m s o f th e e le m e n ts
H

+ 5 8 9 k J m o l 1

E le m e n ts in th e ir s ta n d a rd s ta te s

(a)

(i)

Insert formulae, with state symbols, into the appropriate boxes, to show the correct
quantities of each element.
(1)

(ii)

Use the cycle to calculate a value for the enthalpy change of formation, H f
[HOCl(g)].

(1)

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(iii)

Assuming that the HO bond energy is +464 kJ mol , calculate a value for the O
Cl bond energy.

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(b)

(i)

Draw a dot and cross diagram for the HOCl molecule showing outer electrons
only.

(2)

(ii)

Predict the HOCl bond angle. Justify your answer.

Angle ................................................................................................................
Justification ......................................................................................................
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(c)

HOCl(g) can be made from chlorine(I) oxide by the reversible reaction

Cl2O(g) + H2O(g)

2HOCl(g)

What effect, if any, would an increase in pressure have on the proportion of HOCl(g) at
equilibrium? Justify your answer.
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(2)
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50.

One stage in the manufacture of sulphuric acid is the exothermic reaction

2SO2(g) + O2(g)
(a)

2SO3(g)

In a closed container this mixture of gases would be in dynamic equilibrium.

State the meaning of the words dynamic and equilibrium in this context.
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(2)

(b)

(i)

State the conditions of temperature and pressure used industrially for the
manufacture of SO3.
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(ii)

Justify the choice of temperature for this reaction in terms of yield and rate.
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(3)

(iii)

The yield of products would be greater if a higher pressure were to be used for the
reaction.
Suggest a reason why a higher pressure than you have given in (i) is not used.
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(1)

(c)

(i)

Calculate H for the forward reaction, given the enthalpies of formation below.
Hf / kJ mol
SO2(g)

297

SO3(g)

395

O2(g)

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(ii)

State why the enthalpy of formation of oxygen, O2(g), is zero.

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(1)

(d)

(i)

State the formula of the catalyst used in the industrial process.

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(1)

(ii)

Draw an enthalpy level diagram to show the reaction profiles of the uncatalysed
and catalysed reactions.

(3)

(iii)

Explain how the catalyst increases the reaction rate.

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(e)

Suggest why the sulphur trioxide produced is passed into concentrated sulphuric acid
rather than water to form sulphuric acid at the end of the process.
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51.

(a)

State Hesss Law.

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(2)

(b)

Methane burns in oxygen.

CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
(i)

Calculate the enthalpy change for this reaction, using the bond enthalpies
given below.
Bond enthalpy
1
/ kJ mol
CH

+435

O=O

+498

C=O

+805

HO

+464
(3)

(ii)

State the name of this enthalpy change.

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(iii)

The value of this enthalpy change, under standard conditions, is 890 kJ mol .
State the meaning of standard conditions.
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(2)

(iv)

Suggest, with a reason, why the enthalpy change calculated in (i) is different from
the standard value quoted in (iii).
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(2)

(c)

Although the reaction between methane and oxygen is exothermic, it does not occur
unless the mixture is ignited.
Use these facts to explain the difference between thermodynamic and kinetic stability.
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52.

A student carried out an experiment to find the concentration of a solution of nitric acid and also
its enthalpy of neutralisation.
The solutions of nitric acid and sodium hydroxide were allowed to reach the
same temperature.
3

50.0 cm of the nitric acid was pipetted into a polystyrene cup.

3

A burette was filled with a solution of 2.0 mol dm sodium hydroxide, NaOH.
The initial temperature of the acid was recorded.
3

The sodium hydroxide was added to the acid in 5.0 cm portions.

After each addition, the mixture was stirred and the maximum temperature recorded.
3

This was repeated until 45 cm of the sodium hydroxide solution had been added.

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The student plotted the results, as shown below.

30

28

26
T e m p e ra tu re
/ C
24

22

20

18

16
0

10

15

20

V o lu m e o f 2 .0 m o l d m

(a)

25
3

30

35

40

45

50

s o d iu m h y d ro x id e s o lu tio n a d d e d / c m

Complete the graph by drawing two intersecting straight lines of best fit.
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(b)

The point where the lines cross represents the neutralisation of the nitric acid by the
sodium hydroxide solution.
Use the graph to find:
(i)

the volume of 2.0 mol dm sodium hydroxide solution, NaOH, that reacts exactly
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with the 50 cm of the nitric acid.
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(1)

(ii)

the maximum temperature change, DT, in the reaction.

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(1)

(c)

The information in (b)(i) and the equation below can be used to calculate the
concentration of the nitric acid.
NaOH(aq) + HNO3(aq) NaNO3(aq) + H2O(l)
(i)

Calculate the amount (moles) of sodium hydroxide used to neutralise the 50 cm of

nitric acid.

(1)

(ii)

Write the amount (moles) of nitric acid in 50.0 cm of the solution.

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(1)

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(d)

(i)

Use the data from (b) to calculate the heat change for this reaction.
The density of the mixture produced at neutralisation is 1.0g cm
1
1
heat capacity of the mixture is 4.2 J g C .

and the specific

Heat change = mass specific heat capacity DT

(2)

(ii)

Use your answer from (d)(i) and (c)(iii) to calculate the enthalpy of neutralisation
per mole of nitric acid, HNO3. Include a sign and units with your answer.

(3)

(e)

The enthalpy of neutralisation found by this method may be less exothermic than the
data book value because of heat loss.
Suggest ONE way to reduce the error due to heat loss.
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53.

(a)

Calculate the number of atoms in 3.50 g of lithium.

Use the Periodic Table as a source of data.
23

[The Avogadro constant, L = 6.02 10 mol ]

(2)

(b)

The equation for the reaction of lithium with hydrochloric acid is shown below.
2Li(s) + 2HCl(aq) 2LiCl(aq) + H2(g)
(i)

Rewrite this equation as an ionic equation, omitting the spectator ions.

(1)

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(ii)

Draw a dot and cross diagram of lithium chloride showing all the electrons.
Indicate charges clearly on your diagram.

(2)

(iii)

The value of the standard enthalpy change for the reaction, DH , is 557 kJ mol .
State TWO of the reaction conditions necessary for this enthalpy change to be
standard.
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54.

This question is about the arene, naphthalene. The structure of naphthalene can be shown as

(a)

What is the molecular formula of naphthalene?

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(1)

(b)

The enthalpy change, H, for the addition of hydrogen to cyclohexene to form

1
cyclohexane is 120 kJ mol .

(i)

H = 120 kJ m ol

Calculate the enthalpy change of the hydrogenation reaction shown below.

+ 5H

H = ...................... kJ mol

(1)

(ii)

Experimental work shows that H for the hydrogenation of naphthalene is actually

1
333 kJ mol . What does this suggest about the stability and structure of
naphthalene?
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(iii)

Would you expect naphthalene to decolorise bromine solution? Justify your

answer.
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(1)

(c)

The Friedel-Crafts reaction enables an alkyl group to be attached to an arene ring.

(i)

Suggest the reagent and catalyst you would need to make

C H (C H 3 )2
from naphthalene.
Reagent ..............................................................................
Catalyst ..............................................................................
(2)

(ii)

Name the type of reaction and its mechanism.

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(2)
(Total 9 marks)

55.

(a)

Enthalpy changes can be calculated using average bond enthalpy data.

(i)

The enthalpy change to convert methane into gaseous atoms is shown below.
CH4(g) C(g) + 4H(g)

H = +1664 kJ mol

Calculate the average bond enthalpy of a CH bond in methane.

(1)

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(ii)

Use the data in the table below and your answer to (a)(i) to calculate the enthalpy
change for
2C(g) + 2H2(g) + Br2(g) CH2BrCH2Br(g)

Bond

Average bond
1
enthalpy / kJ mol

Bond

Average bond
1
enthalpy / kJ mol

CC

+348

HH

+436

BrBr

+193

CBr

+276

(3)

(b)

The standard enthalpy of formation of 1,2-dibromoethane, CH 2BrCH2Br, is

1

37.8 kJ mol .
Suggest the main reason for the difference between this value and your calculated value
in (a)(ii).
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(1)
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56.

(a)

2,2,4-trimethylpentane, C8H18, is one of the hydrocarbons present in petrol.

(i)

Draw the structural formula of 2,2,4-trimethylpentane.

(1)

(ii)

To which homologous series does 2,2,4-trimethylpentane belong?

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(1)

(b)

(i)

Define the term standard enthalpy of combustion.

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(3)

(ii)

Write the equation to represent the complete combustion of butane, C 4H10.

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(c)

The enthalpies of combustion of some compounds in kJ g

Compound

and kJ cm are given below.

Hc /kJ g

Butane, C4H10(g)

(i)

Hc /kJ cm
0.12

Ethanol, C2H5OH(l)

30

21

2,2,4-trimethylpentane, C8H18(l)

48

33

The standard enthalpy of combustion of butane is 2877 kJ mol .

1

Calculate the enthalpy of combustion of butane in kJ g .

(2)

(ii)

Use the information in the table to compare the advantages and disadvantages of
these three compounds as fuels for a motor vehicle.
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57.

In an experiment to find the enthalpy change for the reaction

2+

2+

Zn(s) + Cu (aq) Zn (aq) + Cu(s)

a student was given the following list of instructions:

weigh out 5.0 g of zinc powder into a weighing bottle

use a measuring cylinder to transfer 50 cm of 1.0 mol dm aqueous copper(II) sulphate

3
into a polystyrene cup, firmly held in a 250 cm beaker

stir the solution with the thermometer and record the temperature to the nearest 0.5 C

continue to stir the solution, recording its temperature every minute

at exactly 3.5 minutes, add the zinc powder to the aqueous copper(II) sulphate, stirring
continuously

record the temperature of the solution every minute from 4.0 to 9.0 minutes.

The temperature readings obtained are shown in the table below.

Time/min

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

7.0

8.0

9.0

Temperature/C

20.0

20.0

20.0

20.0

63.0

60.5

59.0

57.0

55.5

53.0

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(a)

(i)

Plot a graph of temperature against time on the grid below.

7 0 .0

6 0 .0

5 0 .0
T e m p e ra tu re
/ C
4 0 .0

3 0 .0

2 0 .0

1 0 .0

0
0

1 .0

2 .0

3 .0

4 .0

5 .0

6 .0

7 .0

8 .0

9 .0

1 0 .0

T im e / m in u te s
(2)

(ii)

Use the graph to calculate the maximum temperature change, DT. Show clearly on
the graph how you obtained your answer.
DT = ................................................C
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(iii)

Give ONE reason why a series of temperature readings is obtained instead of just
the starting and maximum temperatures.
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(1)

(b)

(i)

Calculate the heat change, in joules.

The specific heat capacity of the solution is 4.18 J g

C .

(1)

(ii)

What assumption have you made about the solution in your calculation in (i)?
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(1)

(iii)

Calculate the amount (moles) of copper (II) sulphate, CuSO4, in 50 cm of a

3

1.0 mol dm solution.

(1)

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(iv)

Calculate the enthalpy change for this reaction in kJ mol .

(2)

(c)

Suggest TWO improvements that could be made to the experimental procedure.

Give a reason for each.
Improvement 1 ............................................................................................................
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Reason .........................................................................................................................
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Improvement 2 ............................................................................................................
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Reason ..........................................................................................................................
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58.

The values of the lattice energies of potassium iodide and calcium iodide experimentally
determined from Born-Haber cycles and theoretically calculated from an ionic model are shown
below.

(i)

Experimental lattice
energy
1
/kJ mol

Theoretical
lattice energy
1
/kJ mol

Potassium iodide, KI(s)

651

636

Calcium iodide, CaI2(s)

2074

1905

Explain why the experimental lattice energy of potassium iodide is less exothermic than
the experimental lattice energy of calcium iodide.
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(ii)

Explain why the experimental and theoretical values of the lattice energy are almost the
same for potassium iodide, but are significantly different for calcium iodide.
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59.

(a)

(i)

Draw a labelled Hesss Law cycle for the dissolving of solid calcium hydroxide in
water, and use it and the data below to calculate the lattice energy of calcium
hydroxide.
H/ kJ mol
2+

Enthalpy of hydration of Ca (g)

1650

Enthalpy of hydration of OH (g)

460

Enthalpy of solution of Ca(OH)2(s)

16.2

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(ii)

State and explain the trend in solubility in water of the Group 2 hydroxides.
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(b)

The dissolving of sparingly soluble calcium hydroxide in water can be shown by the
equilibrium reaction
Ca(OH)2(s) + (aq)

2+

Ca (aq) + 2OH (aq)

H = 16.2 kJ mol

State and explain the effect on the solubility of calcium hydroxide of

(i)

increasing the temperature

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(ii)

adding sodium hydroxide solution.

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(3)

(c)

When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to solid calcium chloride, one acidic gas is
given off.
When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to solid calcium bromide, three gases are
given off.
Identify the three gases given off in the reaction with calcium bromide. Explain why only
one gas is given off in the reaction with calcium chloride.
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(Total 18 marks)

60.

When solutions of potassium carbonate and calcium chloride are mixed together, the following
reaction takes place
CaCl2(aq) + K2CO3(aq) CaCO3(s) + 2KCl(aq)
(a)

Re-write the above equation as an ionic equation. Include state symbols, but omit any
spectator ions.

(2)

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(b)

An experiment was carried out to measure the enthalpy change for this reaction. 50 cm
3
3
of a 1.00 mol dm solution of potassium carbonate was added to 50 cm of a
3
1.00 mol dm solution of calcium chloride. The temperature fell by 1.5 C.
(i)

Calculate the energy taken in from the surroundings using the relationship
energy =

mass of
solution

/J

specific heat capacity temperature

of solution
change

/g

/J g C

/C

You may assume that

3

1.0 cm of solution has a mass of 1.0 g.

The specific heat capacity of the solution is 4.2 J g

C .

Energy taken in = .................... J

(1)

(ii)

How many moles of calcium chloride are used in this experiment?

(1)

(iii)

Calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction, giving your answer to two
significant figures. Include a sign and units in your answer.

(2)

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(iv)

Which measurement is likely to have caused the major source of error in this
experiment? Explain your answer.
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(1)

(v)

What apparatus should be used to contain the reaction mixture during this
experiment?
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(1)

(c)

If the experiment in (b) was repeated, but using only 25 cm of each solution, predict
what the fall in temperature would be.
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(1)
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61.

This question is about the chemistry of methanol, CH3OH.

(a)

(i)

Draw a dot and cross diagram for methanol, showing outer shell electrons only.

(1)

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(ii)

Textbooks show the displayed formula of methanol as follows

However, this is not a true representation of the shape of the molecule.

Explain why the shape of methanol is not as shown above.
Label the correct value of ONE bond angle on the displayed formula.
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(2)

(b)

When methanol burns in a poor supply of air, one of the products is carbon monoxide.
A dot and cross diagram of carbon monoxide is shown below.

(i)

Draw the displayed formula for carbon monoxide. Show the TWO types of bond
which are present.

(1)

(ii)

The length of the bond between carbon and oxygen in methanol is 0.143 nm.
Would you expect the length of the bond between carbon and oxygen in carbon
monoxide to be longer, the same or shorter than this? Explain your answer.
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(c)

The energy of the bond between carbon and oxygen in methanol (the CO bond) can be
calculated from data on enthalpy changes of atomisation.
(i)

Write an equation, including state symbols, for the atomisation of one mole of
methanol vapour.

(1)

(ii)

Use the data below to calculate the energy of the CO bond in methanol.

standard enthalpy change of atomisation of methanol vapour, H

at

= +2039 kJ mol

energy of CH bond, E(CH) = +413 kJ mol

1
energy of OH bond, E(OH) = +464 kJ mol

(2)

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(iii)

Complete a balanced Hess cycle which you can use to calculate the standard

enthalpy change of formation of methanol vapour, DH f.

You should use the value of the standard enthalpy change of atomisation of

methanol vapour, DH at, given in (ii) and the data on enthalpy changes given
below. Write the correct numerical data beside the arrows in the cycle.
Equation
C(graphite) C(g)
O2(g) O(g)
H2(g) H(g)

Enthalpy change of atomization

1
/kJ mol
+716.7
+249.2
+218.0

Use your cycle to calculate the value of DH f for methanol vapour.

(3)

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(iv)

Methanol is a liquid at room temperature. Would you expect the standard enthalpy
change of formation of liquid methanol to be more or less negative than the value
you calculated in (iii)? Justify your answer.
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(1)

(v)

Methanol is a liquid at room temperature although alkanes with similar molecular

mass are gases.
Draw a diagram to show a bond between two methanol molecules that causes it to
be a liquid at room temperature.
Give the value of this bond angle on your diagram.

(2)

(d)

Methanol can be manufactured in the following reaction.

CO(g) + 2H2(g)

CH3OH(g)

H = 93.3 kJ mol

Decide whether a high or low temperature and a high or low pressure would give the
greater proportion of methanol at equilibrium. Justify your choice in each case.
Temperature ..................................................................................................................
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62.

(a)

The distribution of the energy of particles in a gas at temperature T1 is shown below.

(i)

On the diagram above, draw the distribution of energy of particles at a lower

temperature, T2.
(2)

(ii)

Use the diagram to explain why the rate of a reaction increases with an increase in
temperature.
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(iii)

Explain fully why a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction.

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(b)

The fermentation of glucose is an exothermic reaction and is catalysed by enzymes in

yeast.
C6H12O6(aq) 2C25(aq) + 2CO2(g)
The reaction is slow at room temperature.
(i)

Describe, with the aid of a diagram, an experiment you could do to follow the
progress of this reaction at different temperatures.

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(ii)

Would you expect Ssystem to be positive or negative for this reaction? Justify your
answer with TWO pieces of evidence.
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(2)

(iii)

Deduce the sign of Ssurroundings. Show your reasoning.

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(Total 15 marks)

63.

Methane, CH4, is used as a domestic and industrial fuel and as a reagent in the petrochemical
industry.
(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of combustion.

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(b)

Methane burns in oxygen according to the equation:

H
H

H (g ) + 2 O

O (g )

O (g ) + 2 H

H (g )

H
Use the average bond enthalpy data shown below to calculate the enthalpy change of this
reaction.
Bond

Bond enthalpy/kJ mol

+435

O==O

+498

C==O

+805

+464

(3)

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(e)

Methane is the feedstock in the manufacture of hydrogen according to the equation:

CH4(g) + 2H2O(g) CO2(g) + 4H2(g)
Given the enthalpy of formation data below, draw a labelled Hesss law cycle and use it
to calculate the enthalpy change of this reaction.
Substance

Enthalpy of formation/kJ mol

CH4(g)

75

CO2(g)

394

H2O(g)

242

(4)
(Total 10 marks)

64.

In an experiment to find the enthalpy of neutralisation of a monobasic acid, HX, with an alkali,
the following procedure was followed:
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Step 1

25.0 cm of 1.00 mol dm dilute aqueous acid, HX, was measured into a
polystyrene cup.

Step II

A 0-100 C thermometer was placed in the acid. The temperature of the acid was
immediately read and recorded.

Step III

5.00 cm portions of aqueous sodium hydroxide were added to the acid from a
burette. After each addition, the temperature of the solution was read and recorded.
The thermometer was removed and rinsed with water between each addition. A
3
total of 50.0 cm of aqueous sodium hydroxide was added.

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(a)

Suggest ONE change that could be made at Step II and ONE change that could be made
at Step III to improve the accuracy of the experiment.
Step II ...................................................................................................................
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(2)

(b)

The readings of temperature and volume are plotted on the grid. Draw two separate
straight lines of best fit, extending the two lines so that they intersect.

25

T e m p e ra tu re
/ C

20

15

10

20

30

40

V o lu m e o f s o d iu m h y d ro x id e a d d e d / c m

50
3

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(c)

From the graph, read off the maximum temperature rise, DT, and the volume of aqueous
sodium hydroxide added at neutralisation, VN.
DT = ..................................... C

VN = ................................ cm

(2)

(d)

(i)

Use the formula below to calculate the heat evolved in the neutralisation.

VN 25 T 4.18
Heat evolved =

1000

kJ

(1)

(ii)

Given that the amount (moles) of acid neutralised was 0.025 mol, calculate the
1
enthalpy of neutralisation, DHneut, in units of kJ mol .

DHneut = ............................... kJ mol

(2)
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65.

(a)

Define the term lattice energy.

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(3)

(b)

A BornHaber cycle for the formation of lithium chloride is shown below.

L i + (g ) + e + C l(g )
L i +(g ) + C l (g )
L i +(g ) + e +
1
2

L i(g ) +
L i(s ) +

1
2

1
2

C l 2(g )

C l 2 (g )
C l 2(g )

H
H

la tt

L iC l(s )

Enthalpy change
1
/kJ mol
Enthalpy of formation of lithium chloride(s)

409

Enthalpy of atomisation of lithium

+161

Enthalpy of atomisation of chlorine

+122

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st

+519

Electron affinity of chlorine

349

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(i)

Calculate the lattice energy, DHlatt, of lithium chloride.

(2)

(ii)

The enthalpy change DHa is the enthalpy of atomisation of lithium metal.

Suggest, and explain, whether you would expect the value of DHa for potassium to
be more or less endothermic than that for lithium.
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(2)

(c)

(i)

State TWO properties of ions that affect the value for the lattice energy of ionic
compounds.
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(2)

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(ii)

The calculated value for the lattice energy of potassium chloride is almost exactly
the same value as that found experimentally.
1

Why is the theoretical value for the lattice energy of silver chloride, 833 kJ mol ,
l
so different from the experimentally determined value of 905 kJ mol ?
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(2)

(d)

(i)

Draw a Hesss law cycle to show how the lattice energy and the enthalpy of
hydration are related to the enthalpy of solution of an ionic compound, MX(s).

(2)

(ii)

How are the enthalpy values used to suggest whether MX(s) is soluble in water.
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(2)

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(iii)

The table below gives some information about the sulphates of two of the elements
in Group 2.
formula of sulphate

lattice energy
/kJ mol

hydration enthalpy of
the cation
1
/kJ mol

solubility
/mol dm

CaSO4

2480

1650

4.7 10

BaSO4

2374

1360

9.4 10

Comment on the trend in the solubility of these sulphates in relation to the lattice
energies and hydration enthalpies as shown in the table.
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(2)
(Total 17 marks)

66.

A reaction of ammonium dichromate(VI) is shown by the following equation.

heat
(NH4)2Cr2O7(s) N2(g) + 4H2O(g) + Cr2O3(s)
(a)

What type of reaction is this?

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(1)

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(b)

The enthalpy change for this reaction can be calculated from standard enthalpy changes
of formation.
(i)

State fully what is meant by the standard enthalpy change of formation, Hf ,

of a compound.
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(3)

(ii)

Complete the Hess cycle for the reaction so that you can calculate the enthalpy
change of the reaction from standard enthalpy changes of formation.

(3)

(iii)

What is the value of Hf [N2(g)]? ......................................................................

(1)

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(iv)

Calculate H r for the reaction using the following data. Remember to include a
sign and units in your answer.

Hf [(NH4)2Cr2O7(s)]

1810 kJ mol

242 kJ mol

1140 kJ mol

Hf [H2O(g)]
Hf [Cr2O3(s)]

(3)

(c)

In this reaction, water vapour is formed which condenses to liquid water on cooling.
Is this reaction H2O(g) H2O(l) exothermic or endothermic?
Justify your answer.
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(2)
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67.

Hydrochloric acid, formed when hydrogen chloride is dissolved in water, can be converted to
chlorine using an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide:
2HCl(aq) + H2O2(aq) Cl2(g) + 2H2O(l)
(i)

Give the oxidation numbers of

chlorine in HCl ..........

chlorine in Cl2 ..........

oxygen in H2O2 ..........

oxygen in H2O ..........

(2)

(ii)

Name the reducing agent in this reaction.

.....................................................................................................................................
(1)

(iii)

Explain why the oxidation numbers you have given in (i) are consistent with the fact that
two moles of hydrochloric acid react with one mole of hydrogen peroxide.
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(1)
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68.

Chlorine can be converted to the gas chlorine(I) oxide, Cl 2O.

The standard molar enthalpy change of formation of chlorine(I) oxide and the standard molar
enthalpy changes of atomisation of chlorine and oxygen are given below:

Hf [Cl2O(g)]

+ 80.3 kJ mol

+121.7 kJ mol

+249.2 kJ mol

Hat [Cl2(g)]
Hat [O2(g)]

A partially completed Hess cycle involving chlorine(I) oxide is shown below:

(i)

Insert the appropriate formulae, showing the correct quantities of each element, into the
box above. Include state symbols in your answer.
(1)

(ii)

Insert arrows between the boxes, writing the correct numerical data alongside the
appropriate arrows.
(1)

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(iii)

Use the cycle to calculate Hat [Cl2O(g)].

(1)

(iv)

Calculate the ClO bond energy in chlorine(I) oxide.

(1)
(Total 14 marks)

69.

(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of formation.

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(3)

(b)

The complete combustion of the fuel methane is shown in the following equation.
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

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(i)
Formula of
Substance
CH4(g)
O2(g)

Standard enthalpy of formation

1
/kJ mol
75
0

CO2(g)

394

H2O(l)

286

Use the data in the table above to calculate the standard enthalpy change for the
complete combustion of methane.

(3)

(ii)

Explain the significance of the sign of the value of this enthalpy change.
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(1)

(c)

Ethanol, C2H5OH, is also a fuel. Write the equation for the complete combustion of
ethanol.
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(2)

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(d)

The table shows some properties of ethanol and methane.

Ethanol

Methane

State at room temperature

Liquid

Gas

Cost per tonne/

500

50

Enthalpy released per gram/kJ

30

56

Use these data to suggest advantages and disadvantages of ethanol and methane as motor
car fuels.
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(3)

(e)

Ethanol can be oxidised by potassium dichromate(VI) mixed with sulphuric acid, to

produce either ethanal or ethanoic acid. Write an equation in each case to show these
reactions. You may use [O] to represent the oxidising agent.
Production of ethanal
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Production of ethanoic acid
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(2)

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(f)

Ethanol can be dehydrated to produce ethene. State the reagent and conditions required
for this conversion.
Reagent ...................................................................................................................
Conditions ...............................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 16 marks)

70.

In two similar, separate experiments the enthalpy changes for the reactions of sodium
hydrogencarbonate and sodium carbonate with excess dilute hydrochloric acid were determined.
(a)

The first experiment was to find the enthalpy change, DH1, for the reaction
NaHCO3(s) + HCl(aq) NaCl(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

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Reading

Mass of solid sodium hydrogencarbonate added to

hydrochloric acid.

5.00 g

Volume of hydrochloric acid

50.0 cm

Temperature of hydrochloric acid before addition

of solid sodium hydrogencarbonate

22.0 C

Final temperature of solution

15.5 C

Molar mass of sodium hydrogencarbonate

84.0 g mol

Specific heat capacity of solution

4.18 J g C

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(i)

Calculate the amount (moles) of sodium hydrogencarbonate used.

(1)

(ii)

Calculate the heat absorbed in the reaction in kJ.

3
[Assume that 1 cm of solution has a mass of 1 g]

(2)

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(iii)

Calculate the value of DH1 in kJ mol . Include a sign in your answer expressing it
to a number of significant figures suggested by the data in the table.

(2)

(b)

In the second experiment the enthalpy change for the reaction between sodium carbonate
and dilute hydrochloric acid was measured.
Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl (aq) 2NaCI(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)
The molar enthalpy change, DH2, was calculated to be 35.6 kJ mol
(i)

Give TWO ways in which the temperature change differs when equal molar
amounts of sodium hydrogencarbonate and sodium carbonate react separately with
the same volume of hydrochloric acid.
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(2)

(ii)

Give ONE assumption that has been made in calculating the values of DH1, and
DH2 from experimental results.
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(1)
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71.

(a)

The enthalpy of hydrogenation of cyclohexene is 120 kJ mol .

+ H

(i)

Predict the value of DH for the reaction:

+ 2H

......................................................................................................................
(1)

(ii)

Suggest the value of DH for the hydrogenation of the hypothetical molecule

1,3,5-cyclohexatriene:

+ 3H

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(1)

(iii)

The enthalpy of hydrogenation of benzene is 208 kJ mol . Explain in terms of the

structure and bonding in benzene why this value is different from your answer to
(a)(ii).
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(b)

Benzene, C6H6, reacts with bromine to form bromobenzene, C6H5Br, and hydrogen
bromide.
(i)

Give the formula of the catalyst that is needed for the reaction.
......................................................................................................................
(1)

(ii)

Give the mechanism for the reaction, making clear the role of the catalyst.

(4)

(iii)

State the type of mechanism that is commonly found with reactions of benzene and
its derivatives.
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(1)
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72.

In the manufacture of beer, brewers often add small amounts of salts of Group 2 elements to the
water used. These salts influence the chemical reactions during the brewing process.
Two such salts are calcium sulphate and magnesium sulphate.
(a)

A flame test can be used to confirm that a sample of a salt contains calcium ions.
(i)

Describe how you would carry out a flame test.

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(3)

(ii)

A positive test results in a brick-red flame colour. Describe the changes that occur
in calcium ions to produce a colour.
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(2)

(iii)

Impurities in the salt may lead to other colours being observed in the flame.
What metal ion is likely to be present if a yellow flame is seen?
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(1)

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(b)

Magnesium sulphate can be used in its anhydrous form, MgSO 4(s), or in its hydrated
form, MgSO4.7H2O(s).
An experiment was carried out to find the enthalpy change when hydrated magnesium
sulphate dissolved completely in water.

excess water
MgSO4.7H2O(s) MgSO4(aq) + 7H2O(l)
12.3 g of hydrated magnesium sulphate was added to 100 g of water in a simple
calorimeter and the temperature was found to fall by 1.1 C.

(i)

Calculate the energy change, in joules, that occurred in the experiment, using the
relationship
Energy change (J) = 4.18 mass of water temperature change

(2)

(ii)

Calculate the number of moles of hydrated magnesium sulphate used in the

experiment. Use the Periodic Table as a source of data.

(2)

(iii)

Use your answers to (i) and (ii) to calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction.
Include a sign and units in your final answer, which should be given to 2
significant figures.

(2)
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(c)

The enthalpy change as hydrated magnesium sulphate is converted to anhydrous

magnesium sulphate is very difficult to measure. The Hess Cycle below can be used to
find this enthalpy change, Hr.

(i)

Use the cycle to write an expression for Hr using H1 and H2.

(1)

(ii)

Use your expression in (c)(i) and your answer from (b)(iii) to calculate Hr.
Include a sign and units in your final answer, which should be given to 2
significant figures.

(2)
(Total 15 marks)

73.

Phosphine, PH3, is a hydride of the Group 5 element, phosphorus.

(a)

(i)

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram of a phosphine molecule. You should include only

outer shell electrons.

(1)
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(ii)

Draw the shape you would expect for the phosphine molecule, suggesting a value
for the HPH bond angle.

HPH bond angle .......................................................................................................

(2)

(iii)

Explain the shape of the phosphine molecule you have given in your answer in (ii).
Justify your value for the HPH bond angle.
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(2)

(b)

(i)

Write a balanced equation, including state symbols, for the atomisation of

phosphine gas.
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(1)

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(ii)

Use your answer to (i) and the data below to calculate the standard enthalpy change
of atomisation of phosphine at 298 K. Include a sign and units in your answer.

5.4 kJ mol

-1

H at[H2(g)] = + 218.0 kJ mol

-1

H f[PH3(g)]

=+

H at[P(s)]

= + 314.6 kJ mol

-1

(3)

(iii)

Calculate a value for the bond energy of the bond between phosphorus and
hydrogen, using your answer to (ii).

(1)
(Total 10 marks)

74.

The equation below shows a possible reaction for producing methanol.

CO(g) + 2H2(g) CH3OH(l)

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H = -129 kJ mol

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(a)

The entropy of one mole of each substance in the equation, measured at 298 K, is shown
below.

(i)

Substance

S
-1 -1
/J mol K

CO(g)

197.6

H2(g)

130.6

CH3OH(l)

239.7

Suggest why methanol has the highest entropy value of the three substances.
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(1)

(ii)

Calculate the entropy change of the system, S

system,

for this reaction.

(2)

(iii)

Is the sign of S

system

as expected? Give a reason for your answer.

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(1)

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(iv)

Calculate the entropy change of the surroundings S

surroundings,

at 298 K.

(2)

(v)

Show, by calculation, whether it is possible for this reaction to occur spontaneously

at 298 K.

(2)

(b)

When methanol is produced in industry, this reaction is carried out at 400 C and 200
atmospheres pressure, in the presence of a catalyst of chromium oxide mixed with zinc
oxide. Under these conditions methanol vapour forms and the reaction reaches
equilibrium. Assume that the reaction is still exothermic under these conditions.
CO(g) + 2H2(g)
(i)

CH3OH(g)

Suggest reasons for the choice of temperature and pressure.

Temperature ........................................................................................................
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Pressure ...............................................................................................................
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(ii)

The catalyst used in this reaction is heterogeneous. Explain this term.

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(1)

(iii)

Write an expression for the equilibrium constant in terms of pressure, Kp, for this
reaction.
CO(g) + 2H2(g)

CH3OH(g)

(1)

(iv)

In the equilibrium mixture at 200 atmospheres pressure, the partial pressure of

carbon monoxide is 55 atmospheres and the partial pressure of hydrogen is 20
atmospheres.
Calculate the partial pressure of methanol in the mixture and hence the value of the
equilibrium constant, Kp. Include a unit in your answer.

(2)

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(c)

The diagram below shows the distribution of energy in a sample of gas molecules in a
reaction when no catalyst is present. The activation energy for the reaction is EA.

(i)

What does the shaded area on the graph represent?

.............................................................................................................................
(1)

(ii)

Draw a line on the graph, labelled EC, to show the activation energy of the
catalysed reaction.
(1)
(Total 17 marks)

75.

This question is about the chemical reaction between two gases, oxygen, O 2, and nitrogen
monoxide, NO.
2NO(g) + O2(g)
(a)

(i)

2NO2(g)

Define the term standard enthalpy of formation, DH f.

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(ii)

Use the data below to calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction between
oxygen and nitrogen monoxide.

DH f (NO) = + 90 kJ mol

DH f (NO2) = + 34 kJ mol

(2)

(iii)

Construct a reaction profile to represent the reaction in (ii).

(3)

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(iv)

On the basis of your calculation in (ii), state why you would expect the reaction to
take place.
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(1)

(v)

Explain why a reaction, which is expected to take place, may actually proceed so
slowly as to appear never to happen.
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(1)

(b)

The reaction is reversible and produces a dynamic equilibrium.

2NO(g) + O2(g)
(i)

2NO2(g)

Explain what is meant by the term dynamic equilibrium.

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(2)

(ii)

State, with a reason, the effect on the position of equilibrium of increasing the total
pressure of the system at constant temperature.
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(2)

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(iii)

Although the reaction is an equilibrium reaction, industrially this and other similar
reactions do not usually achieve equilibrium. Suggest why this is so.
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(1)
(Total 15 marks)

76.

The apparatus shown in the diagram below may be used to find the enthalpy of combustion of
alcohols.

w a te r

s p irit la m p +
e th a n o l

Using the apparatus, a student recorded the results included in the table below.
Alcohol = ethanol, C2H5OH
Molar Mass (C2H5OH) = 46.0 g mol
Volume of water in beaker = 200 cm
\ mass of water in beaker = 200 g

Weighings
Spirit lamp + ethanol before combustion = 198.76 g
Spirit lamp + ethanol after combustion = 197.68 g
Temperatures
Water before heating = 19.5 C
Water after heating = 38.1 C
Specific heat capacity of water = 4.18 J g

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(a)

What assumption is the student making about water to be able to state that its mass is
numerically equal to its volume?
...............................................................................................................................
(1)

(b)

Calculate the heat gained by the water. Give your answer in kJ.

(2)

(c)

Calculate the amount (number of moles) of ethanol used.

(2)

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(d)

Using your values from (b) and (c), calculate the enthalpy of combustion of ethanol. Give
your answer to a number of significant figures consistent with the readings in the table.
Include a sign and units in your answer.

(3)

(e)

The students evaluation of the experiment is given below.

My calculated value of the enthalpy of combustion was
numerically much less than the data book value. The
reasons for my low value include:
1
heat losses to the surrounding air;
2
when I re-checked the mass of the spirit lamp and
ethanol after combustion, I noticed that it had lost
mass even when it was not being used;
3
a black solid which formed on the base of the beaker.

(i)

Explain why the spirit lamp and ethanol lost mass even when not in use.
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(ii)

Suggest the identity of the black solid. Explain why its formation will lead to a low
value for the enthalpy of combustion.
Identity ..........................................................................................................
Explanation ...................................................................................................
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(2)
(Total 11 marks)

77.

This question is about a self-heating can of coffee.

The bottom of the can has a compartment containing copper(II) nitrate solution. When a button
on the bottom of the can is pressed, magnesium powder is released into the compartment where
it reacts with the copper(II) nitrate solution.

(a)

(i)

Write an ionic equation for the reaction between magnesium powder and copper(II)
ions. Include state symbols, but omit any spectator ions.

(2)

(ii)

Show how the standard enthalpy change for this reaction could be calculated from
the standard enthalpies of formation of copper(II) ions and magnesium ions. You
should include a Hess cycle in your answer.

(3)

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(b)

The can contains 150 g of a solution of coffee in water.

The temperature of the solution needs to increase by 60 C to produce a hot drink.
(i)

Calculate the energy change needed to produce a temperature increase of 60 C in

the coffee, using the relationship
Energy change = 4.2 mass of solution temperature change.
Remember to include a unit in your answer.

(2)

(ii)

The standard enthalpy change for this reaction is 530 kJ mol .

Calculate the number of moles of reactants needed to produce the energy change in
(i).

(1)

(iii)

A solution of copper(II) nitrate of concentration 8.0 mol dm is used.

3

Use your answer to (ii) to calculate the volume, in cm , of copper(II) nitrate

solution needed.
Your answer should be given to two significant figures.

(1)

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(c)

Suggest TWO reasons why the temperature of the coffee may not increase by as much as
60 C.
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(2)
(Total 11 marks)

78.

The reaction between chlorine and methane, in the presence of ultraviolet light, involves the
formation of free radicals and includes the following steps:

(a)

Cl2 2Cl

CH4 + Cl HCl + CH3

Cl2 + CH3 CH3Cl + Cl

= +4 kJ mol

= 97 kJ mol

Cl + Cl Cl2

CH3 + CH3 CH3CH3

Cl + CH3 CH3Cl

(i)

= +242 kJ mol

= 339 kJ mol

What is meant by a free radical? ....................................................................

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(ii)

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram, showing outer shell electrons only, for a chlorine
free radical.

(1)

(iii)

What type of bond breaking occurs in step A?

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(1)

(b)

Which of the steps, A to F, are chain propagation steps?

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(1)

(c)

(i)

Write the equation for the overall reaction between one mole of chlorine and one
mole of methane molecules.

(1)

(ii)

Calculate the standard enthalpy change, , for this reaction.

(2)

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(d)

(i)

What is the value of for step D? ................................................................

(1)

(ii)

Would you expect step E to be exothermic or endothermic? Justify your answer.

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(1)

(e)

The overall reaction was repeated using bromine gas instead of chlorine gas.
Would you expect step A for bromine to be more or less endothermic than step A for
chlorine? Justify your answer.
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(2)
(Total 11 marks)

79.

Urea, which is used as a fertillser in much of mainland Europe, Asia and Africa, is manufactured
by the reaction of ammonia and carbon dioxide.
2NH3(g) + CO2(g) NH2CONH2(s) + H2O(l)

(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of formation, DHf

, of urea.

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(b)

Calculate the enthalpy change, DH

enthalpies of formation.

for the reaction above, given the following standard

Substance

DHf

/ kJ mol

NH3(g)

46.2

CO2(g)

393.5

NH2CONH2(s)

632.2

H2O(l)

285.8

(3)
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80.

(a)

Halogenoalkanes react with many nucleophiles.

Define the term nucleophile.
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(2)

(b)

(i)

Identify the reagent and conditions necessary for the conversion of iodoethane to
ethylamine, C2H5NH2.
Reagent:.........................................................................................................
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(ii)

State why the rate of reaction would be slower if bromobutane were used in place
of iodoethane, with all other conditions remaining the same.
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(1)

(c)

Iodoethane reacts with water to form ethanol and hydrogen iodide.

C2H5I + H2O C2H5OH + HI

DHf

Use some or all of the data below to calculate the C

Bond

Bond enthalpy
1
/ kJ mol

= +36 kJ mol

I bond enthalpy.
Bond

Bond enthalpy
1
/ kJ mol

413

298

347

358

464

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(d)

Ethanol was heated under reflux with an excess of a mixture of potassium dichromate(VI)
and dilute sulphuric acid. Draw the full structural formnula of the organic product.

(1)
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81.

(a)

Ammonia is manufactured by the Haber process

N2(g) + 3H2(g)

2NH3(g)

DH = 92.4 kJ mol

The usual conditions for this process are a catalyst of iron, a temperature of 400 C and a
pressure of 200 atmospheres.
Draw, on the axes below, an energy profile diagram for the uncatalysed reaction. Mark
on your diagram the activation energy and the enthalpy change.

E n th a lp y

E x te n t o f re a c tio n ( re a c tio n c o -o rd in a te )
(4)

(b)

(i)

Draw, on the axis below, the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution that could apply at
400C and mark on your diagram the activation energies for the catalysed and the
uncatalysed reaction.

F ra c tio n o f
m o le c u le s o f
e n e rg y E

E n e rg y
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(ii)

Use your diagram to explain why the reaction is faster in the presence of the iron
catalyst.
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(3)

(c)

A mixture of nitrogen and hvdro2en is kinetically stable at 25C but kinetically unstable
at 400C. Explain why this is so.
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(Total 13 marks)

82.

(a)

Consider the following equilibrium, which illustrates one industrial method used to
produce hydrogen:
CH4(g) + 2H2O(g)

CO2(g) + 4H2(g)

In a certain experiment, 10 g of methane, CH4, and 54 g of water, H2O, were heated in a

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container of volume 4 dm . At equilibrium, 2.0 moles of hydrogen, H2, had formed. Write
an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for the system, and use the data to
calculate a value for Kc, with units.
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The following table shows some data for enthalpies of formation, DHf.
Substance

DH f /kJ mol

CH4(g)

76

H2O(g)

242

CO2(g)

394

Use these data to calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction in (a).
(3)

(c)

In practice, the industrial production of hydrogen by this method is conducted at the

moderately high pressure of 30 atm, and the high temperature of 750 C, in the presence
of a nickel catalyst. Suggest why these conditions are used, considering the factors of rate
and yield.
(7)
(Total 18 marks)

83.

(a)

The equation below shows the reaction which occurs when ammonia is dissolved in
water.
NH3(g) + H2O(1)
(i)

NH 4 (aq) + OH (aq)

Explain why water is classified as an acid in this reaction.

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(1)

(ii)

The ammonia is acting as a weak base in this reaction.

What is the difference between a weak base and a strong base?
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Ammonia reacts with oxygen to form the gases nitrogen(II) oxide and steam.
(i)

Complete the Hess cycle below so that Hreaction can be calculated using standard
enthalpy changes of formation. Include state symbols.

(2)

(ii)

Calculate Hreaction for this reaction using the following data.

Hf [NH3(g)] = 46.1 kJ mol
Hf [NO(g)] = + 90.2 kJ mol

Hf [H2O(g)] = 241.8 kJ mol

Include a sign and units in your answer and give your answer to three significant
figures.

(3)
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84.

This question is concerned with hydrogen cyanide, HCN.

(a)

(i)

Draw a dot and cross diagram for a molecule of hydrogen cyanide, showing outer
shell electrons only.

(1)

(ii)

Predict the numerical value of the bond angle in hydrogen cyanide.

Justify your prediction.
Bond angle ........................................................................................................
Justification .......................................................................................................
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(2)

(b)

Write a balanced equation for the combustion of hydrogen cyanide in oxygen, assuming
that the products are water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.

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(c)

Hydrogen cyanide is an extremely toxic, volatile liquid that is used to make useful
compounds, such as Perspex. Do you think it is acceptable for it to be used in this way?
Justify your answer.
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(1)

(d)

The standard enthalpy change of formation, Hf , for gaseous hydrogen cyanide,

1

HCN(g), is +110 kJ mol .

The standard molar enthalpy changes of atomisation of hydrogen, carbon and nitrogen are
1
given below, in kJ mol .

H at/kJ mol
H2(g) H(g)
C(s, graphite) C(g)
1
2

N2(g) N(g)

+ 218
+ 717
+ 473

The CH bond energy in hydrogen cyanide is + 413 kJ mol .

This information can be represented on a Hess cycle in the following way, and then used
to calculate a bond energy.

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(i)

Insert formulae, showing the correct quantities of each element, into the
appropriate boxes.
(2)

(ii)

Insert arrows between the boxes and write the correct numerical data alongside the
appropriate arrows.
(2)

(iii)

Use the cycle to calculate H at[HCN(g)] and then the carbon to nitrogen bond
energy in hydrogen cyanide.

(1)
(Total 10 marks)

85.

(a)

Define the term standard enthalpy of combustion, making clear the meaning of
standard in this context.
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(b)

Use the enthalpies of combustion given below to find the enthalpy change for
the reaction:
2C(graphite) + 2H2(g) + O2(g) CH3COOH(l)
DHcombustion/kJ mol
C(graphite)

394

H2(g)

286

CH3COOH(l)

874

(3)

(c)

With reference to ethanoic acid, CH3COOH, what is the enthalpy change obtained
in (b) called?
...
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(d)

Draw an enthalpy level diagram to represent the enthalpy change for the combustion of
graphite. Show both the enthalpy levels of the reactants and products and an energy
profile which represents the activation energy for the reaction.

(3)
(Total 10 marks)

86.

(a)

This question is about finding the formula of copper hydroxide. The method is as follows:

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20.0 cm of an aqueous solution of a copper salt of concentration 1.00 mol dm was

placed in a polystyrene cup and its temperature measured using a thermometer graduated
in 0.1 C intervals.
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A burette was filled with aqueous sodium hydroxide, of concentration 2.00 mol dm .
3

2.00 cm of sodium hydroxide solution was run into the solution of the copper salt and
the temperature was measured immediately.

As soon as possible a further 2.00 cm of sodium hydroxide solution was run in and
the temperature measured again.
3

This process of adding 2.00 cm portions of sodium hydroxide solution and measuring
3
the temperature was continued until a total of 36.0 cm of the sodium hydroxide solution
had been added.

The temperature readings are shown in the graph below.

30
29
T e m p e ra tu re / C
28
27
26
25
24
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22
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28
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36
40
V o lu m e o f N a O H (a q ) / c m 3

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Explain why the temperature reaches a maximum and then falls slightly on addition
of further sodium hydroxide solution.
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(2)

(ii)

From the graph, what volume of the aqueous sodium hydroxide was required
for complete reaction?
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(1)

(iii)

Calculate the amount (number of moles) of sodium hydroxide in this volume

of solution.

(1)

(iv)

Calculate the amount (number of moles) of copper ions that have reacted.

(1)

(v)

Write the ratio of moles of copper ions to hydroxide ions reacting.

(1)

(vi)

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The data call be used to find the enthalpy change for the reaction between sodium
hydroxide and the copper salt.
(i)

Use the graph to find the temperature rise that occurs for complete reaction.
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(1)

(ii)

Find the heat change, q, that occurs in the polystyrene cup for complete reaction.
Use the formula
q = 168 DT joules

(1)

(iii)

Use your results from (a)(iv) and (b)(ii) above, to find the molar enthalpy change,
DH, for the reaction. Give the correct sign and units to the answer.

(3)

(c)

Identify one potential source of error in this experiment, and say what you would do
to reduce its effect.
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An excess of zinc powder was added to 20.0 cm of a solution of copper(II) sulphate of

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concentration 0.500 mol dm . The temperature increased by 26.3 C.
(a)

How many moles of copper(II) sulphate were used in this experiment?

(1)

(b)

Calculate the enthalpy change, H, in kJ mol for this reaction given that:
energy change =
/J

specific
heat capacity

mass of
solution

temperature
change

-1

/g

/K

-1

/J g K

Assume that the mass of solution is 20.0 g and the specific heat capacity of the solution
1 1
is 4.18 J g K .

(2)
(Total 5 marks)

88.

(a)

A mixture of hydrogen iodide, hydrogen and iodine (all in the gaseous state) establishes
dynamic equilibrium if a constant temperature is maintained.
2HI (g)
(i)

H2 (g) + I2 (g)

H = +9.6 kJ mol

Explain the meaning of the term dynamic equilibrium.

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How, if at all, would the proportion of hydrogen iodide present at equilibrium

change if the temperature were to be increased? Justify your answer.
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(2)

(iii)

The reaction is catalysed by metals such as gold and platinum. How, if at all, would
the proportion of hydrogen iodide present at equilibrium change if the reaction
were to be catalysed? Justify your answer.
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(b)

Part of an energy profile for this reaction is shown below. It is not intended to be to scale.

Complete the profile showing:

the products;

the progress of both uncatalysed and catalysed reactions;

labelled arrows to indicate the activation energies of both the uncatalysed and
catalysed reactions.
(4)
(Total 9 marks)

89.

Hydrogen peroxide decomposes to form water and oxygen.

H2O2(aq) H2O(l) +
(a)

1
2

O2(g)

Suggest a method for following the rate of this reaction.

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(b)

The reaction is first order with respect to hydrogen peroxide.

(i)

Explain what is meant by the term first order.

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(1)

(ii)

The overall order of the reaction is one. Give the rate equation for the reaction.

Rate =

(1)

(iii)

How would you use a graph of hydrogen peroxide concentration against time to
show that the reaction is first order?
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(2)

(c)

The data in the table show the effect of temperature on the rate of this reaction.
T
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3 1
/ mol dm s

1/T
1
/K

ln(rate)

293

1.6 10

3.41 10

13.3

302

4.2 10

3.31 10

12.4

314

14.4 10

3.19 10

11.1

323

33.8 10

3.10 10

10.3

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(i)

On the axes below, sketch graphs for two temperatures, T1 and T2, where T2 is
greater than T1, and use them to explain why increasing temperature has a dramatic
effect on the rate of this reaction.

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(ii)

Plot a graph of ln(rate), on the vertical axis, against 1/temperature, on the

horizontal axis, on the grid below.

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(iii)

Use your graph and the equation below to calculate the activation energy, EA, for
this reaction.
EA
ln(rate) = constant R

(1/T)

where R = 8.31 J K mol

You should include the sign and units with your answer which should be given to
two significant figures.

(3)
(Total 16 marks)

90.

The reaction of an acid with a base to give a salt is an exothermic reaction. In an experiment to
3
determine the enthalpy of neutralisation of hydrochloric acid with sodium hydroxide, 50.0cm
3
3
3
of 1.00 mol dm HCl was mixed with 50.0 cm of 1.10 mol dm NaOH. The temperature rise
obtained was 6.90 C.
(a)

Define the term enthalpy of neutralisation.

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(1)

(b)

Assuming that the density of the final solution is 1.00 g cm and that its heat capacity is
1 1
4.18 J K g , calculate the heat evolved during the reaction.

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(c)

0.0500 mol of acid was neutralised in this reaction; calculate DHneutralisation in

1

kJ mol .

(2)

(d)

Suggest why sodium hydroxide is used in slight excess in the experiment.

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(1)
(Total 7 marks)

91.

(a)

(i)

Define the term standard enthalpy of combustion.

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(3)

(ii)

The values for the standard enthalpy of combustion of graphite and carbon
monoxide are given below:
DHc /kJ mol

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394

CO(g)

283

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Use these data to find the standard enthalpy change of formation of carbon
monoxide using a Hesss law cycle.

1
C(graphite) + 2 O2(g) CO(g)

(3)

(iii)

Suggest why it is not possible to find the enthalpy of formation of carbon

monoxide directly.
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(1)

(iv)

Draw an enthalpy level diagram below for the formation of carbon monoxide from
graphite.

(1)

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(b)

Natural gas consists of methane, CH4. When methane burns completely in oxygen the
reaction occurs as shown in the equation
CH4(g) + 2O2(g) CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)

DHc = 890 kJ mol

Methane does not burn unless lit.

Use this information to explain the difference between thermodynamic and kinetic
stability.
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(4)
(Total 12 marks)

92.

A student was required to determine the enthalpy change for the reaction between iron and
copper sulphate solution.

The student produced the following account of their experiment.

A p ie c e o f ir o n , m a s s a b o u t 3 g , w a s p la c e d in a g la s s b e a k e r . 5 0 c m 3 o f
0 .5 m o l d m 3 a q u e o u s c o p p e r s u lp h a t e s o lu t io n w a s m e a s u r e d u s in g a
m e a s u r in g c y lin d e r a n d a d d e d t o t h e b e a k e r . T h e t e m p e r a t u r e o f t h e
m ix t u r e w a s m e a s u r e d im m e d ia t e ly b e f o r e t h e a d d it io n a n d e v e r y m in u t e
a f t e r w a r d s u n t il n o f u r t h e r c h a n g e t o o k p la c e .
Fe + CuS O

T im in g

before
a d d it io n
T e m p e ra tu re / C
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+ Cu

1 m in

2 m in s

3 m in s

4 m in s

5 m in s

27

29

26

24

22

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(a)

Suggest two improvements you would make to this experiment. Give a reason for each of
the improvements suggested.
Improvement 1 ...........................................................................................................
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Reason 1 ....................................................................................................................
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Improvement 2 ...........................................................................................................
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Reason 2 ....................................................................................................................
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(4)

(b)

In an improved version of the same experiment a maximum temperature rise of

3
3
15.2 C occurred when reacting excess iron with 50.0 cm of 0.500 mol dm aqueous
copper sulphate solution.
(i)

Using this data and taking the specific heat capacity of all aqueous solutions as
1
1
4.18 Jg deg calculate the heat change.

(1)

(ii)

Calculate the number of moles of copper sulphate used.

(1)

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Calculate the enthalpy change of this reaction in kJ mol .

(2)
(Total 8 marks)

93.

(a)

The bombardier beetle Metrius contractus persuades potential predators to disappear by

firing a boiling mixture of irritants at them. The reaction producing this ammunition is a
redox reaction, H2O2 being the oxidising agent.
The two half-reactions involved are:

O H

E /V

+ 2H

O H

+ 2 e + 0 .7 0

O
H 2O

(i)

+ 2H

+ 2e

2H 2O

+ 1 .7 7

Write the overall equation for the reaction and show that the reaction is feasible.
(3)

(ii)

The beetle makes use of an enzyme catalyst in the reaction. Explain in general
terms how catalysts increase the rate of a chemical reaction using a graph of the
Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution of molecular energies.
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(iii)

The reaction is highly exothermic; in principle its enthalpy of reaction could be

found by using average bond enthalpies. By a consideration of the structure and
bonding in the compounds involved, suggest why the use of the average bond
enthalpies for C==O, C C, C==C and O H would give a highly inaccurate
answer for the enthalpy of reaction.
(2)

(b)

On heating hydrogen peroxide decomposes according to the equation

2H2O2 2H2O + O2
Hydrogen peroxide is marketed as an aqueous solution of a given volume strength. The
3
3
common 20-volume solution gives 20 dm of oxygen from 1 dm of solution. What is the
3
concentration in g dm of such a solution? (Molar volume of any gas at the temperature
3
and pressure of the experiment is 24 dm .)
(3)

(c)

Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, can also act as a reducing agent.

The rapid oxidation of hydrogen peroxide was used in World War II to generate steam to
launch the V1 flying bomb. H2O2 (100 volume) was reacted with acidified potassium
manganate(VII) solution.

(i)

Write the half-equation for the oxidation of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen, O 2.

(1)

(ii)

2+

The MnO 4 ions are reduced to Mn during the reaction. Derive the overall
equation for the reaction between H2O2 and acidified KMnO4.
(2)

(iii)

Suggest in terms of the collision theory of chemical kinetics why 100-volume

3
3
hydrogen peroxide (this gives l00 dm of oxygen from 1 dm of hydrogen peroxide
when it decomposes to water and oxygen) was used rather than the more common
20-volume solution.
(2)
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94.

(a)

(i)

Define the term standard enthalpy of formation, DHf .

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(3)

(ii)

The following table shows some values of standard enthalpy of formation.

Name

Formula

ethene

C2H4(g)

+52.3

hydrogen bromide

HBr(g)

36.2

bromoethane

C2H5Br(g)

60.4

DHf /kJ mol

Use the data in the table above to calculate the standard enthalpy change for the
following reaction.
C2H4(g) + HBr(g) C2H5Br(g)

(2)

(iii)

State the significance of the sign of the value obtained in part (a)(ii) above.
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Enthalpy changes can also be calculated using average bond enthalpy data.
Bond

Average bond enthalpy/kJ mol

C == C

+612

+348

+412

Br

+276

Br

+366

Use the data in the table above to recalculate the enthalpy change for the reaction in part
(a)(ii).
C2H4(g) + HBr(g) C2H5Br(g)

(3)

(c)

Suggest why the value obtained in part (b) above is likely to be less accurate than that
obtained in part (a)(ii).
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95.

The formation of magnesium chloride from magnesium and chlorine may be represented by the
following Born-Haber cycle:
M g

M g

2+(

g ) + C l 2(g ) + 2 e

2+(

g ) + 2 C l(g ) + 2 e

M g

2+

(g ) + 2 C l (g )

M g (g ) + C l 2(g )

M g (s) + C l2 (g )

M g C l 2(s)

(a)

Define the terms:

Lattice enthalpy.
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(3)

Enthalpy of atomisation.
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(2)

(b)

(i)

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magnesium.

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(ii)

Use the data below to calculate the first electron affinity of chlorine.
Enthalpy change

Value of the enthalpy

1
change / kJ mol

Enthalpy of atomisation of magnesium

1st Ionisation energy of magnesium
2nd Ionisation energy of magnesium
Enthalpy of formation of magnesium chloride
Enthalpy of atomisation of chlorine
Lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride

+150
+736
+1450
642
+121
2493

(2)

(c)

Hydrogen gas reacts with sodium metal to form an ionic solid, NaH, which contains
sodium cations.
Draw a Born-Haber cycle which could be used to determine the electron affinity of
hydrogen.

(3)
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96.

(a)

The Born-Haber cycle for the formation of sodium chloride is shown below.

N a + (g )

N a + (g )

1
2

C l( g ) + e

C l2 (g ) + e
N a + (g )

N a (g )

N a (s)

1
2

C l (g )

C l2 (g )

1
2

C l2 (g )
N a+ C l (s)

Use the data below to calculate the lattice enthalpy of sodium chloride.

Enthalpy change

Value of the
enthalpy
change
1
/kJ mol

Enthalpy of atomisation of sodium

+109

1st ionisation energy of sodium

+494

Enthalpy of formation of sodium chloride

411

Enthalpy of atomisation of chlorine

+121

Electron affinity of chlorine

364
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Sodium chloride and magnesium oxide have very similar crystal lattices. Suggest why
the lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide is very much larger than that of sodium chloride.
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(c)

The lattice enthalpy of silver iodide can be calculated but the experimental value does not
match the calculated value as well as those for sodium chloride match each other.
Explain why the calculated and experimental values for silver iodide are different.
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(2)
(Total 6 marks)

97.

(a)

The covalent compound urea, (NH2)2C==O, is commonly used as a fertiliser in most of

the European Union whereas in the UK the most popular fertiliser is ionic ammonium
nitrate, NH4NO3.
(i)

Calculate the percentage of available nitrogen in urea.

(2)

(ii)

Apart from the nitrogen content, suggest two advantages of using urea as a
fertiliser compared with using ammonium nitrate.
(2)

(b)

Some organic nitrogen compounds are used to manufacture polyamides by condensation

polymerisation.
With the aid of diagrams, define the terms condensation polymerisation and polyamide.

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(c)

The ammonium ion in water has an acid dissociation constant,

10
3
3
Ka = 5.62 10 mol dm . The conjugate acid of urea has Ka = 0.66 mol dm . Use this
data to explain which of ammonia or urea is the stronger base.
(2)

(d)

Ethanamide, CH3CONH2, can be converted into methylamine, CH3NH2.

(i)

State the reagents and conditions for carrying out the conversion.
(3)

(ii)

Suggest the formula of the likely product if urea were used instead of ethanamide
in this conversion.
(1)

(e)

Ammonium nitrate can explode when heated strongly.

NH4NO3(l) N2O(g) + 2H2O(g)

DH= 23 kJ mol

With moderate heating the ammonium nitrate volatilises reversibly

NH4NO3(s)
(i)

NH3(g) + HNO3(g)

DH = + 171 kJ mol

State why the expression for Kp for the reversible change does not include
ammonium nitrate.
(1)

(ii)

6.00 g of ammonium nitrate was gently heated in a sealed vessel until equilibrium
2
was reached. The equilibrium constant was found to be 15.7 atm under these
conditions. Calculate the partial pressure of ammonia present at equilibrium and,
hence, the percentage of the ammonium nitrate which has dissociated.
(One mole of gas under these conditions exerts a pressure of 50 atm.)
(5)

(iii)

Explain the concepts of thermodynamic and kinetic stability with reference to these
two reactions.
(5)
(Total 25 marks)

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98.

(a)

State Hesss Law.

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(2)

(b)

Define the term standard enthalpy change of combustion.

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(3)

(c)

The equation for the combustion of ethanol in air is

C2H5OH(l) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)
and the structural representation of this is:

(i)

H + 3O

2O

O + 3H

Calculate the enthalpy change for this reaction using the average bond enthalpy
values given below.
Bond

Average bond
enthalpy/
1
kJ mol

Bond

Average bond
enthalpy/k
1
J mol

+412

+348

+360

+463

+496

+743
(3)

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(ii)

Draw and label an enthalpy level diagram to represent this reaction.

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99.

The enthalpy change of combustion of two fuels is listed below.

fuel

(a)

enthalpy of combustion/kJ mol

hydrogen, H2

280

octane, C8H18

5510

Calculate the enthalpy change per unit mass for each of the fuels.
Hydrogen:

Octane:

(3)

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(b)

Suggest, giving two reasons, which substance is the more useful as a fuel for motor cars
and give your reasoning.
Reason 1.................................................................................................................
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Reason 1.................................................................................................................
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(2)

(c)

Suggest one disadvantage of using the fuel chosen in (b)

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(1)
(Total 6 marks)

100. In an experiment to find the enthalpy change when copper is displaced from a solution of
3
3
copper ions excess zinc was added to 50.0 cm of 1.00 mol dm aqueous copper(ii) sulphate in
a plastic cup.
2+

2+

Zn(s) + Cu (aq) Zn (aq) + Cu(s)

The temperature of the solution in the cup was measured every minute for 10 minutes with the
zinc being added after 3.5 minutes.

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The temperature readings are shown on the graph below.

T e m p e ra tu r e / C

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

(a)

9
10
T im e /m in u te s

Suggest two reasons why a series of temperature readings is taken rather than simply
initial and final readings.
First reason..............................................................................................................
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Second reason..........................................................................................................
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(b)

Use the graph to calculate the maximum temperature change, DT, as the reaction takes
place.

DT = ...........................................C
(2)

(c)

Calculate the enthalpy change for the reaction using the formula below, giving your
answer to an appropriate number of significant figures.
DH = 4.18 DT kJ mol

(2)
(Total 6 marks)

101. (a)

Define:
(i)

the standard enthalpy of formation of benzene, C6H6(l);

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(2)

(ii)

the standard enthalpy of combustion of benzene, C6H6(l).

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(b)

Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation of benzene, C 6H6(l), using the following
enthalpy of combustion data:
Substance

DHc /kJ mol

C6H6(l)

3273

H2(g)

286

C(s)

394

(3)

(c)

If the standard enthalpy of formation is calculated from average bond enthalpy data
assuming that benzene has three C==C and three CC bonds, its value is found to be
1
+215 kJ mol .
Explain, with reference to the structure and stability of benzene, why this value differs
from that calculated in (b). Use an enthalpy level diagram to illustrate your answer.

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(d)

Benzene reacts with bromine when gently warmed in the presence of a catalyst of
anhydrous iron(III) bromide.
(i)

The reaction is first order with respect to benzene and first order with respect to
bromine. Write the rate equation for the reaction.
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(1)

(ii)

The mechanism of this reaction involves an attack by Br followed by loss of H .

S te p 1 .
B r

B r

B r

S te p 2 .

Br

+H

Deuterium, symbol D, is an isotope of hydrogen, and the CD bond is slightly

stronger than the CH bond. If step 2 were the rate-determining (slower) step,
suggest how the rate of this reaction would alter if deuterated benzene, C 6D6, were
used instead of ordinary benzene, C6H6, and explain your answer.
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(2)
(Total 14 marks)

102. (a)

Phosgene, COCl2, was used in the First World War as a poison gas. It can be prepared by
reacting carbon monoxide with chlorine.
CO(g) + Cl2(g)

COCl2(g)

DH = 112 kJ mol

1.0 mol of carbon monoxide and 1.0 mol of chlorine were placed in a vessel and heated to
200 C. When equilibrium had been reached, it was found that the total pressure was
1.3 atm and that 85% of the carbon monoxide had reacted.

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(i)

Write the expression for Kp.

(1)

(ii)

Calculate the value of Kp, stating its units.

(5)

(iii)

State and explain the effect that an increase in temperature would have on the value
of the equilibrium constant.
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(2)

(b)

The bond enthalpy of the bonds in carbon monoxide is +1065 kJ mol . The average C
1
1
O bond enthalpy is +360 kJ mol and that of C==O is +743 kJ mol . Use these data to
suggest the number of bonds in carbon monoxide.

(1)

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(c)

Both phosgene and ethanoyl chloride, CH3COCl, contain a C==O group. Suggest an
equation for the reaction of phosgene with excess ammonia.
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(2)

(d)

The following reactions are those of compounds containing the C==O group. Draw the
structural formulae of the organic products of the reactions between:
(i)

ethanamide and bromine followed by the addition of sodium hydroxide solution,

(1)

(ii)

ethanamide and phosphorus(V) oxide, P4O10,

(1)

(iii)

propanal and hydrogen cyanide in the presence of a trace of alkali.

(1)

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(e)

Draw the stereoisomers of the product in (d)(iii).

(1)
(Total 15 marks)

103. (a)

(i)

Draw dot and cross diagrams to show the electronic structure of the ammonia and
of the boron trifluoride molecules. Hence deduce their shapes and suggest values
for the HNH and FBF bond angles in these molecules.
(5)

(ii)

Explain, in terms of the intermolecular forces involved, the variation of the boiling
temperatures of the Group 5 hydrides listed below.
Hydride

Boiling Temperature/ K

Ammonia, NH3

240

Phosphine, PH3

183

Arsine, AsH3

218

Stibine, SbH3

256
(5)

(b)

When ammonia and boron trifluoride are mixed, an addition compound, H3NBF3, is
formed.
(i)

Suggest how the nitrogen-boron bond forms between the two molecules in the
addition compound.
(1)

(ii)

Suggest how the HNH and the FBF bond angles would change when the addition
compound forms.
(2)

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(c)

One of the early rocket fuels was hydrazine. It burns in oxygen as follows:
H2NNH2(g) + O2(g) N2(g) + 2H2O(g)
4

When 1.00 kg of hydrazine is burnt in excess oxygen 1.83 10 kJ of heat energy is

released. Use this and the average bond enthalpies below to calculate the NN bond
enthalpy.

Bond

Bond
enthal
py
/kJ
1
mol

Bon
d

Bond
enthalp
y
/kJ
1
mol

NH

+388

O==O

+496

NN

+944

HO

+463
(4)
(Total 17 marks)

104. (a)

Benzocaine, C9H11O2N, is an aromatic compound which is used commercially in creams

to alleviate sunburn.
+

Benzocaine reacts with dilute acids to form the ion C 9H12O2N and with ethanoyl
chloride to form C11H13O3N.
When benzocaine is heated under reflux with aqueous sodium hydroxide and the
solution obtained is neutralised, two compounds X and Y are formed.
X has a formula of C7H7O2N and is a solid with a melting temperature of 190 C. It is
soluble in water.
Y is a volatile liquid with a formula C2H6O which gives steamy fumes with
phosphorus pentachloride.
X reacts with sodium hydrogencarbonate solution to give a gas which turns lime water
milky. It also reacts with a solution of sodium nitrite and hydrochloric acid between 0
C and 5 C to produce a substance which reacts with phenol to give an orange
precipitate, Z.

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These reactions are summarised as follows.

C 9H

12O 2 N

H + (a q )

C 9 H 11 O 2 N
B e n z o c a in e

C H 3C O Cl

11

13O 3

1 . N a O H ( a q ) h e a t/r e f lu x
2 . H C l(a q ) u n til n e u tra l
C 7H 7O 2N
X
N a H C O 3 (a q )

C 7H 6O 2N N a

(i)

C 2 H 6O
Y

1 . H N O 2 b e tw e e n 0 C a n d 5 C
2. phenol
o ra n g e p p t. Z

Deduce a structural formula for benzocaine and explain its three reactions shown
above. You may either describe the types of reaction or write the equations for the
reactions.
(6)

(ii)

Write equations for the two reactions of X. Include in your answer the structural
formula of Z.
(3)

(iii)

Explain why substance X has a fairly high melting temperature and why it is
soluble in water.
(3)

(b)

Substance X is a weak monobasic acid and for the purpose of the remainder of this
question you may write its formula as HA.
X has a relative molecular mass of 137, with a pKa value of 4.92 at 25 C.
(i)

Calculate the pH of a solution containing 21.37g of X per dm at a temperature of

25 C.
(4)

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sodium hydroxide. Calculate the concentration of the salt of X produced, and the
concentration of the acid X left unreacted.
Hence calculate the pH of the mixed solution.

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(c)

The standard enthalpy change at 25 C for the neutralisation of a strong acid by a strong
1
base is 57.2 kJ mol .
The standard enthalpy change for the ionisation of the weak acid HA in water is
1
+8.3 kJ mol .
(i)

Write the ionic equation for the neutralisation of a strong acid by a strong base and
hence calculate the standard enthalpy of neutralisation of the acid HA.
(3)

(ii)

State and explain how the value of Ka of the acid X and hence the pH of the
solution in (b)(i) would change if the temperature of the solution were increased.
(2)
(Total 25 marks)

105. (a)

Some standard enthalpy change of combustion values are listed below:

Substance

(i)

DH /kJ
1
mol

C (graphite)

393.5

H2(g)

285.8

ethane C2H6(g)

1560.0

Define standard enthalpy change of combustion

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(2)

(ii)

Complete the following thermochemical equation for the standard enthalpy change
of combustion of ethane.
..C2H6(..)+..O2(..) ..CO2(..)+..H2O(..)

DH

=............................................
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(iii)

Use the data to calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of ethane.
Draw a Hesss Law cycle as part of your answer.

(3)

(b)

Consider the reaction

C2H6(g) + Cl2(g) C2H5Cl(g) + HCl(g)

DH

= 112.6 kJ mol

This reaction does not proceed at room temperature in the absence of light, but reacts
rapidly when exposed to a bright light. Use these facts to illustrate the concept of
thermodynamic and kinetic stability.
Thermodynamic stability ...........................................................................................
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Kinetic stability .........................................................................................................
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(2)

(c)

Ethane and chlorine react in a homolytic free radical substitution reaction when
exposed to light. The two propagation steps are

H
C H

step 2

(i)

C l

C H

step 1:

C H

C
H

C l

C l

C H

Cl

C l

Cl

Explain the meaning of the term free radical.

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(ii)

Explain the meaning of the term substitution reaction.

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(1)

(iii)

Explain the movement of the C-H bond electron pair in step 1.

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(2)

(iv)

Give an example of a possible termination step in this reaction.

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(1)

(d)

The reaction of ethane with bromine proceeds in a similar way. Given the following
1
average bond enthalpies in kJ mol
CH + 412

HBr + 366

calculate the enthalpy change for step 1 of the reaction involving bromine.

(2)

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(e)

The product of bromination of ethane is bromoethane. This reacts with potassium

cyanide in a solution of ethanol and water. The rate of this reaction was studied and the
results are given below.

Experiment

[CN ]/mol dm

[C2H5Br]/mol
3

dm

Initial rate/mol dm
3 1
s

0.060

0.020

1.0 10

0.060

0.040

2.0 10

0.120

0.020

2.0 10

Deduce, showing your reasoning, the rate equation.

(3)

(f)

Two routes can be suggested for the reaction in (e).

Route 1

CN

H
C H 3
N C .... C .......... B r

+ C H 3C H 2B r

C H 3CH 2C N + Br

Route II

C H 3C H 2B r

s lo w

then C H 3 C H

(i)

+
2

C H 3C H
+ CN

fast

+
2

+ B r
CH 3CH 2CN

Explain which route is consistent with the rate equation in (e).

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(ii)

This exothermic reaction is catalysed by iodide ions. Draw the enthalpy level
diagram for both the uncatalysed reaction, labelling each clearly.

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106. The Born-Haber cycle for the formation of sodium chloride from sodium and chlorine may be
represented by a series of stages labelled A to F as shown.

N a + (g ) + C l(g ) + e
A
1
2

N a + (g ) +

C l2 (g ) + e

B
N a(g ) +

1
2

N a(s) +

1
2

N a + (g ) + C l (g )

C l2 ( g )
C
C l2 (g )

E
N a C l( s )

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(i)

Write the letters A to F next to the corresponding definition in the table below
definition

letter

DH/kJ
m

ol
1

st

+494

1 electron affinity of chlorine

st

364

the enthalpy of atomisation of sodium

+109

the enthalpy of atomisation of chlorine

+121

the lattice enthalpy of sodium chloride

770

1 ionisation energy of sodium

the enthalpy of formation of sodium

chloride
(3)

(ii)

Calculate the enthalpy of formation of sodium chloride from the data given.

(2)

(b)

The lattice enthalpies can be calculated from theory as well as determined experimentally.
Experimental
DH/kJ
1
mol

Theoretica
l
DH/
kJ

mol
1

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770

766

Silver iodide

889

778

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Why is the experimental value of the lattice enthalpy of silver iodide (889kJmol ) so
different from the value calculated theoretically?
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(2)

(c)

Explain the trend in first ionisation energies of the elements of Group 1 in the Periodic
Table.
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(3)
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