Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry — practice question

Hexene and hydrogen gas react to form hexane. reaction 1: $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}(l) + \text{H}_2(g) \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{14}(l)$ Fig. 3.1 shows how the energies of $\text{H}_2(g)$ molecules are distributed at temperature $T$.
(a(i))[2]

Sketch on Fig. 3.1 the curve shape for the same sample of $\text{H}_2(g)$ molecules after the temperature is raised.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain why increasing the temperature raises the rate of reaction 1.

(a(iii))[1]

State the function of nickel when it is added to reaction 1.

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Annotate Fig. 3.2 so that it shows the effect of adding nickel to reaction 1 at temperature $T$.

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Define Le Chatelier’s principle in your own words.

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Reaction 2 is the equilibrium reaction between $X(g)$ and $Y(g)$ that forms $Z(g)$ in a sealed container. reaction 2: $aX(g) + bY(g) \rightleftharpoons cZ(g)$ Fig. 3.3 shows how the percentage yield of $Z(g)$ changes with pressure at two temperatures, 300 K and 350 K. Deduce two conclusions about reaction 2 from Fig. 3.3.

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