Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

(a)[1]

Complete the table by placing one tick (✓) in each row to show the sign of each type of energy change under standard conditions.

(b)[1]

Explain what the term enthalpy change of atomisation means.

(c)[3]

The overall equation for atomising liquid bromine molecules, $\text{Br}_2(l)$, is given below. $\text{Br}_2(l) \rightarrow 2\text{Br}(g)$ This occurs in two stages. • Draw a labelled energy cycle to show this atomisation process, including the state symbols. • Use your cycle and the data from the Data Booklet to calculate the enthalpy change of vaporisation of $\text{Br}_2(l)$, $\Delta H_{vap}^\ominus$. For bromine, the enthalpy change of atomisation, $\Delta H_{at}^\ominus = +112\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$.

(d)[1]

Suggest how the $\Delta H_{vap}^\ominus$ of iodine, $\text{I}_2(l)$, would differ from that of bromine, $\text{Br}_2(l)$. Explain your answer.

(e(i))[1]

Explain what the term enthalpy change of hydration means.

(e(ii))[2]

Suggest why the enthalpy change of hydration of $\text{Br}^-(g)$ is more exothermic than the enthalpy change of hydration of $\text{I}^-(g)$.

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