Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics — practice question

Calcium chloride, $\text{CaCl}_2$, is an ionic solid. Table 1.1 lists some of the energy-change values.
(a)[1]

State what is meant by lattice energy.

(b)[2]

Use the data in Table 1.1 to calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation, $\Delta H_f^{\circ}$, for calcium chloride. Drawing an energy cycle may help. Show your working. Hence determine $\Delta H_f^{\circ}(\text{CaCl}_2(s))$.

(c)[1]

Three possible values for the first electron affinity of bromine are given in Table 1.2. Only one is correct. Put a tick next to the correct value. Explain your choice.

(d(i))[2]

Define these terms: enthalpy change of solution; enthalpy change of hydration.

(d(ii))[2]

Calculate the standard enthalpy change of hydration of the chloride ion, $\text{Cl}^-(g)$. Drawing an energy cycle may help. Show your working. Hence find $\Delta H_{hyd}^{\circ}(\text{Cl}^-(g))$.

(e(i))[1]

Calcium fluoride, $\text{CaF}_2(s)$, can be made directly from its elements. The value of $\Delta H_f^{\circ}(\text{CaF}_2(s))$ is $-1214\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. Predict the sign of the entropy change, $\Delta S^{\circ}$, for this synthesis. Explain your answer.

(e(ii))[2]

Use the value of $\Delta H_f^{\circ}(\text{CaF}_2(s))$ given in (e) together with your answer to (e)(i) to predict how the feasibility of this synthesis changes as temperature increases.

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