Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions — practice question

Hydrogen bromide breaks down to produce hydrogen and bromine: $2\text{HBr(g)} \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{(g)} + \text{Br}_2\text{(g)}$. The bond energies are provided. What is the energy change for this reaction?

  • A$+263\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • B$+103\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • C$-103\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
  • D$-263\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$

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