Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

(a)[1]

Finish the table by putting one tick (✓) in each row to show the sign of each kind of energy change under standard conditions.

(b)[1]

Define, in words, the meaning of enthalpy change of solution.

(c)[3]

The following enthalpy changes are provided: - standard enthalpy change of formation, $\Delta H_f^\circ$, for $\text{K}_3\text{PO}_4(\text{s})$: $-2035\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ - standard enthalpy change, $\Delta H^\circ$, for $\text{P}(\text{s}) + 2\text{O}_2(\text{g}) + 3\text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{PO}_4^{3-}(\text{aq})$: $-1284\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ - standard enthalpy change, $\Delta H^\circ$, for $\text{K}(\text{s}) \rightarrow \text{K}^+(\text{aq}) + \text{e}^-$: $-251\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ Determine the standard enthalpy change of solution for potassium phosphate, $\text{K}_3\text{PO}_4(\text{s})$. A labelled energy cycle may help.

(d)[2]

Some lattice energy values are listed in the table. $\text{CaBr}_2(s)$ has a lattice energy value of $-2176\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. $\text{KBr}(s)$ has a lattice energy value of $-679\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. Suggest an explanation for why $\Delta H_{lat}^{\circ}\ \text{CaBr}_2$ is more exothermic than $\Delta H_{lat}^{\circ}\ \text{KBr}$.

(e(i))[1]

Write the equation linking $\Delta G^{\circ}$ with $\Delta H^{\circ}$ and $\Delta S^{\circ}$.

(e(ii))[1]

Use this equation to explain why $\Delta G^{\circ}$ becomes less positive as temperature rises in this reaction.

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