Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions — practice question

Steam and carbon react to make carbon monoxide and hydrogen. $\text{steam} + \text{carbon} \rightleftharpoons \text{carbon monoxide} + \text{hydrogen}$ The forward reaction absorbs energy.
(a(i))[2]

Explain, in terms of bond breaking and bond making, why this reaction takes in energy.

(a(ii))[1]

The transfer of thermal energy in a chemical reaction is known as the enthalpy change. Write the symbol for enthalpy change, and show the sign for an endothermic enthalpy change.

(b(i))[1]

Name one additional substance produced when carbon-containing fuels burn incompletely.

(b(ii))[1]

State one harmful effect of carbon monoxide.

(c)[2]

Describe two advantages of a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell compared with a gasoline/petrol engine.

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