Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

Ethanol may be produced by allowing ethene to react with steam. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4(\text{g}) + \text{H}_2\text{O(g}) \rightleftharpoons \text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH(g})$
(a)[1]

What does the symbol $\rightleftharpoons$ represent?

(b)[2]

State two conditions necessary for this reaction.

(c)[2]

Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? State a reason for your answer.

(d(i))[1]

Describe the way the percentage yield varies as temperature changes.

(d(ii))[1]

Determine the percentage yield for a temperature of $350\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(e(i))[1]

Finish the structure of ethanol, $\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH}$, so that every atom and every bond is shown.

(e(ii))[1]

Give one use for ethanol.

(e(iii))[2]

Complete the chemical equation for the full combustion of ethanol. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{OH} + 3\text{O}_2 \rightarrow$ [BLANK]$\text{CO}_2$ + [BLANK]$\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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