Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

This question concerns chlorine and chlorine compounds.
(a(i))[2]

Describe a reversible reaction at equilibrium by referring to: the rate of the forward reaction compared with the rate of the reverse reaction; the concentrations of reactants and products.

(a(ii))[3]

Fill in Table 4.1 using only increases, decreases or no change.

(a(iii))[1]

State what conclusion about the forward reaction can be drawn from this information.

(b)[3]

Use the bond energies in Table 4.2 to calculate the enthalpy change, in kJ/mol, for the reaction. Follow these steps: find the total energy needed to break the bonds in $\mathrm{C}_2\mathrm{H}_4$ and $\mathrm{Cl}_2$; find the total energy released when the bonds form in $\mathrm{CH}_2\mathrm{ClCH}_2\mathrm{Cl}$; work out the reaction enthalpy change. Your answer must include a sign.

(c)[3]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram in Fig. 4.1 for a molecule of $\mathrm{NCl}_3$. Show only the outer shell electrons.

(d(i))[2]

Give two observations that are seen when solid magnesium carbonate is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.

(d(ii))[3]

Calculate the volume, in cm^{3}, of $\mathrm{CO}_2(g)$ produced at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.). Use these steps: work out the number of moles of HCl in 50.0 cm^{3} of 0.100 mol/dm^{3} HCl; deduce the number of moles of $\mathrm{CO}_2(g)$ formed; calculate the volume, in cm^{3}, of $\mathrm{CO}_2(g)$ produced at r.t.p.

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