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The equilibrium between nitrogen dioxide, NO2, and dinitrogen tetroxide, N2O4, is shown
below.
2NO2(g)
N2O4(g)
Kc = 0.01
II.
III.
[ NO 2 ]
The ratio of [ N 2 O 4 ] decreases
A.
I and II only
B.
C.
D.
I, II and III
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2.
B.
C.
D.
3.
Methanol may be produced by the exothermic reaction of carbon monoxide gas and hydrogen
gas.
CO(g) + 2H2(g)
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CH3OH(g)
HO = 103 kJ
(a)
State the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for the production of methanol.
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(b)
State and explain the effect of changing the following conditions on the amount of
methanol present at equilibrium:
(i)
(ii)
(c)
The conditions used in industry during the production of methanol are a temperature of
450 C and pressure of up to 220 atm. Explain why these conditions are used rather than
those that could give an even greater amount of methanol.
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(d)
A catalyst of copper mixed with zinc oxide and alumina is used in industry for this
production of methanol. Explain the function of the catalyst.
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4.
Which is the correct relationship between enthalpy of vaporization, intermolecular forces and
boiling point?
Enthalpy of
vaporization
Intermolecular
forces
Boiling point
A.
small
weak
high
B.
small
strong
low
C.
large
weak
high
D.
large
strong
high
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(c)
The conditions used in industry during the production of methanol are a temperature of
450 C and pressure of up to 220 atm. Explain why these conditions are used rather than
those that could give an even greater amount of methanol.
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(d)
A catalyst of copper mixed with zinc oxide and alumina is used in industry for this
production of methanol. Explain the function of the catalyst.
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5.
2NO(g) + Cl2(g)
B.
C.
D.
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The reaction below represents the Haber process for the industrial production of ammonia.
N2(g) + 3H2(g)
2NH3(g)
HO = 92 kJ
The optimum conditions of temperature and pressure are chosen as a compromise between those
that favour a high yield of ammonia and those that favour a fast rate of production. Economic
considerations are also important.
Which statement is correct?
A.
B.
C.
D.
7.
An example of a homogeneous reversible reaction is the reaction between hydrogen and iodine.
H2(g) + I2(g)
(i)
2HI(g)
(ii)
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(iii)
Predict what would happen to the position of equilibrium and the value of Kc if the
pressure is increased from 1 atm to 2 atm.
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(2)
(iv)
The value of Kc at 500 K is 160 and the value of Kc at 700 K is 54. Deduce what this
information tells us about the enthalpy change of the forward reaction.
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(v)
The reaction can be catalysed by adding platinum metal. State and explain what effect the
addition of platinum would have on the value of the equilibrium constant.
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Which statement is correct for a crystal of iron(II) sulfate in a state of equilibrium with a
saturated solution of iron(II) sulfate?
A.
B.
The concentration of the iron(II) sulfate solution increases as the water evaporates.
C.
D.
The colour of the solution does not change but the shape of the crystal may change.
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9.
(i)
A state of equilibrium can exist when a piece of copper metal is placed in a solution of
copper(II) sulfate. Outline the characteristics of a chemical system in dynamic
equilibrium.
(2)
(ii)
For an exothermic reaction state how an increase in temperature would affect both Kc and
the position of equilibrium.
(2)
(Total 4 marks)
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10.
Consider the equilibrium between methanol, CH3OH(l), and methanol vapour, CH3OH(g).
CH3OH(l)
CH3OH(g)
What happens to the position of equilibrium and the value of Kc as the temperature decreases?
Position of equilibrium
Value of Kc
A.
decreases
B.
increases
C.
decreases
D.
increases
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11.
(a)
(i)
2NH3(g)
Using the average bond enthalpy values in Table 10 of the Data Booklet, determine
the standard enthalpy change for this reaction.
(3)
(ii)
The standard entropy values, S, at 298 K for N2(g), H2(g) and NH3(g) are 193, 131
and 192 JK1 mol1 respectively. Calculate SO for the reaction and with reference
to the equation above, explain the sign of SO.
(4)
(iii)
(iv)
Describe and explain the effect of increasing temperature on the spontaneity of the
reaction.
(2)
(b)
The reaction used in the production of ammonia is an equilibrium reaction. Outline the
characteristics of a system at equilibrium.
(2)
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(c)
Deduce the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for the production of ammonia.
(1)
(d)
(i)
0.20 mol of N2(g) and 0.20 mol of H2(g) were allowed to reach equilibrium in a
1 dm3 closed container. At equilibrium the concentration of NH 3(g) was
0.060 mol dm3. Determine the equilibrium concentrations of N2(g) and H2(g) and
calculate the value of Kc.
(3)
(ii)
Predict and explain how increasing the temperature will affect the value of Kc.
(2)
(e)
(f)
In practice, typical conditions used in the Haber process are a temperature of 500 C and
a pressure of 200 atmospheres. Outline why these conditions are used rather than those
that give the highest yield.
(2)
(g)
A catalyst of iron is used in the Haber process. State and explain how the catalyst affects
Kc and the position of equilibrium.
(3)
(Total 25 marks)
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What is the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for the following reaction?
N2O4(g)
A.
[NO 2 ]
Kc = [N 2 O 4 ]
B.
[NO 2 ] 2
Kc = [N 2 O 4 ]
2NO2(g)
[NO 2 ]
C.
2
Kc = [N 2 O 4 ]
D.
Kc = [NO2][N2O4]2
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? ?800(ii)
Predict and explain how increasing the temperature will affect the value of Kc.
(2)
(e)
(f)
In practice, typical conditions used in the Haber process are a temperature of 500 C and
a pressure of 200 atmospheres. Outline why these conditions are used rather than those
that give the highest yield.
(2)
(g)
A catalyst of iron is used in the Haber process. State and explain how the catalyst affects
Kc and the position of equilibrium.
(3)
(Total 25 marks)
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13.
5CO2(g) + I2(g)
According to Le Chateliers principle, which change would result in an increase in the amount
of CO2?
A.
B.
C.
D.
[NO 2 ] 2 [NO 2 ]
2
Kc = [N 2 O 4 ] [N 2 O 4 ] ? ?800(ii)
B.
(e)
(f)
In practice, typical conditions used in the Haber process are a temperature of 500 C and
a pressure of 200 atmospheres. Outline why these conditions are used rather than those
that give the highest yield.
(2)
(g)
A catalyst of iron is used in the Haber process. State and explain how the catalyst affects
Kc and the position of equilibrium.
(3)
(Total 25 marks)
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14.
In carbonated drinks containing dissolved carbon dioxide under high pressure, the following
dynamic equilibrium exists.
CO2(aq)
CO2(g)
Describe the effect of opening a carbonated drink container and outline how this equilibrium is
affected.
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15.
0.50 mol of I2(g) and 0.50 mol of Br2(g) are placed in a closed flask. The following equilibrium
is established.
I2(g) + Br2(g)
IBr(g)
The equilibrium mixture contains 0.80 mol of IBr(g). What is the value of Kc?
A.
0.64
B.
1.3
C.
2.6
D.
64
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B.
[NO 2 ] 2
Kc = [N 2 O 4 ]
16.
2NH3(g)
(i)
Use the graph to deduce whether the forward reaction is exothermic or endothermic and
explain your choice.
(2)
(ii)
State and explain the effect of increasing the pressure on the yield of ammonia.
(2)
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(iii)
17.
What is the effect of an increase of temperature on the yield and the equilibrium constant for the
following reaction?
2H2(g) + CO(g)
Yield
Equilibrium
constant
A.
Increases
Increases
B.
Increases
Decreases
C.
Decreases
Increases
D.
Decreases
Decreases
CH3OH(l)
HO = 128 kJ
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18.
II.
III.
A.
I and II only
B.
C.
D.
I, II and III
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19.
2SO3(g)
Ho = 197 kJ
Which change in conditions will increase the amount of SO3 present when equilibrium is reestablished?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Adding a catalyst
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20.
(a)
Identify the organic functional group present in both vegetable oil and biodiesel.
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(b)
For part of her extended essay investigation into the efficiency of the process, a student
reacted a pure sample of a vegetable oil (where R = C 17H33) with methanol.
The raw data recorded for the reaction is below.
Mass of oil
Mass of methanol
Mass of sodium hydroxide
Mass of biodiesel produced
= 1013.0 g
= 200.0 g
=
3.5 g
= 811.0 g
The relative molecular mass of the oil used by the student is 885.6. Calculate the amount
(in moles) of the oil and the methanol used, and hence the amount (in moles) of excess
methanol.
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(c)
The reversible arrows in the equation indicate that the production of biodiesel is an
equilibrium process.
(i)
(ii)
(1)
(iii)
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(iv)
State and explain the effect that the addition of the sodium hydroxide catalyst will
have on the position of equilibrium.
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(2)
(d)
The reactants had to be stirred vigorously because they formed two distinct layers in the
reaction vessel. Explain why they form two distinct layers and why stirring increases the
rate of reaction.
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(2)
(e)
(f)
When biodiesel is combusted it produces carbon dioxide. Explain why the use of
biodiesel as a fuel does not significantly contribute to global warming.
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21.
2CrO42(aq) + 2H+(aq)
What will happen to the position of equilibrium and the value of Kc when more H+ ions are
added at constant temperature?
Position of equilibrium
Value of Kc
A.
decreases
B.
increases
C.
D.
22.
H2O(l)
What will be the effect on the equilibrium of increasing the temperature from 20 C to 30 C?
A.
B.
C.
At equilibrium the rate of condensation will be greater than the rate of evaporation.
D.
At equilibrium the rate of evaporation will be greater than the rate of condensation.
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23.
What effect will an increase in temperature have on the Kc value and the position of equilibrium
in the following reaction?
N2(g) + 3H2(g)
2NH3(g)
Kc
Equilibrium position
A.
increases
B.
decreases
C.
increases
D.
decreases
H = 92 kJ
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24.
The rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction.
B.
C.
D.
The forward reaction occurs to a greater extent than the reverse reaction.
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25.
(i)
2SO3(g)
Ho = 198 kJ mol1
(ii)
State and explain the effect of increasing the temperature on the yield of sulfur trioxide.
(2)
(iii)
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(iv)
26.
100 C?
A.
B.
The rate of the forward reaction is greater than the rate of the reverse reaction.
C.
The rate of the forward reaction is less than the rate of the reverse reaction.
D.
(ii)
State and explain the effect of increasing the temperature on the yield of sulfur trioxide.
(2)
(iii)
(iv)
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27.
When a mixture of 0.100 mol NO, 0.051 mol H2 and 0.100 mol H2O were placed in a 1.0 dm3
flask at 300 K, the following equilibrium was established.
2NO(g) + 2H2(g)
N2(g) + H2O(g)
28.
PCl3(l) + Cl2(g)
The higher temperature increases the rate of the forward reaction only.
B.
The higher temperature increases the rate of the reverse reaction only.
C.
The higher temperature increases the rate of both reactions but the forward reaction is
affected more than the reverse.
D.
The higher temperature increases the rate of both reactions but the reverse reaction is
affected more than the forward.
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29.
What will happen when at a constant temperature, more iodide ions, I , are added to the
equilibrium below?
I2(s) + I(aq)
I3(aq)
A.
The amount of solid iodine decreases and the equilibrium constant increases.
B.
The amount of solid iodine decreases and the equilibrium constant remains unchanged.
C.
The amount of solid iodine increases and the equilibrium constant decreases.
D.
The amount of solid iodine increases and the equilibrium constant remains unchanged.
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30.
Consider the following reaction taking place at 375 C in a 1.00 dm 3 closed container.
Cl2(g) + SO2(g)
(i)
SO2Cl2(g)
HO = 84.5 kJ
(ii)
If the temperature of the reaction is changed to 300 C, predict, stating a reason in each
case, whether the equilibrium concentration of SO2Cl2 and the value of Kc will increase
or decrease.
(3)
(iii)
If the volume of the container is changed to 1.50 dm 3, predict, stating a reason in each
case, how this will affect the equilibrium concentration of SO2Cl2 and the value of Kc.
(3)
(iv)
Suggest, stating a reason, how the addition of a catalyst at constant pressure and
temperature will affect the equilibrium concentration of SO 2Cl2.
(2)
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31.
Which affects the equilibrium vapour pressure of a liquid in a sealed container, assuming that
there is always some of the liquid present?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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32.
SO2Cl2(g)
HO = 84.5 kJ
In a 1.00 dm3 closed container, at 375 C, 8.60 103 mol of SO2 and 8.60 103 mol of Cl2
were introduced. At equilibrium, 7.65 104 mol of SO2Cl2 was formed.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
If the temperature of the reaction is changed to 300 C, predict, stating a reason in each
case, whether the equilibrium concentration of SO2Cl2 and the value of Kc will increase
or decrease.
(3)
(iv)
If the volume of the container is changed to 1.50 dm 3, predict, stating a reason in each
case, how this will affect the equilibrium concentration of SO2Cl2 and the value of Kc.
(3)
(v)
Suggest, stating a reason, how the addition of a catalyst at constant pressure and
temperature will affect the equilibrium concentration of SO 2Cl2.
(2)
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33.
The sequence of diagrams represents the system as time passes for a gas phase reaction in which
reactant X is converted to product Y.
D ia g ra m 1
t = 7 seconds
D ia g ra m 2
t = 5 m in u te s
D ia g ra m
t = 1 0 m in u te s
D ia g ra m 4
t = 5 days
T im e , t
X =
Y =
At t = 5 days the rate of the forward reaction is greater than the rate of the backward
reaction.
B.
C.
D.
At t = 5 days the rate of the forward reaction is less than the rate of the backward
reaction.
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34.
What changes occur when the temperature is increased in the following reaction at equilibrium?
Br2(g) + Cl2(g)
2BrCl(g)
H = +14 kJ mol1
Position of equilibrium
A.
Decreases
B.
Increases
C.
Decreases
D.
Increases
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35.
XY + X at
350 K and 550 K respectively. Deduce and explain whether the reaction is exothermic or
endothermic.
X =
350 K
550 K
Y =
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36.
The equation for the main reaction in the Haber process is:
N2(g) + 3H2(g)
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H is negative
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(i)
(ii)
State and explain the effect on the equilibrium yield of ammonia with increasing the
pressure and the temperature.
(4)
(iii)
In practice, typical conditions used in the Haber process involve a temperature of 500 C
and a pressure of 200 atm. Explain why these conditions are used rather than those that
give the highest yield.
(2)
(iv)
At a certain temperature and pressure, 1.1 dm 3 of N2(g) reacts with 3.3 dm3 of H2(g).
Calculate the volume of NH3(g), that will be produced.
(1)
(v)
(vi)
A chemist claims to have developed a new catalyst for the Haber process, which increases
the yield of ammonia. State the catalyst normally used for the Haber process, and
comment on the claim made by this chemist.
(2)
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37.
2HI(g)
1.0102
B.
10
C.
33
D.
1.0102
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38.
A liquid and its vapour are at equilibrium inside a sealed container. Which change will alter the
equilibrium vapour pressure of the liquid in the container?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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