Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions — practice question

Hydrogen reacts with chlorine to produce hydrogen chloride. This reaction releases heat. $\text{H}_2(\text{g}) + \text{Cl}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 2\text{HCl}(\text{g})$ The overall energy change for this reaction is $-184\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$. The table lists some of the bond energies involved. H-Cl: $+430\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ H-H: $+436\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$ What is the Cl-Cl bond energy?

  • A$-240\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$-190\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$+190\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$+240\ \text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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