Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

The Contact process is used to produce sulfuric acid. $2\text{SO}_2(g) + \text{O}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{SO}_3(g) \quad \Delta H = -197\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
(a)[1]

Name the catalyst employed in the Contact process.

(b(i))[2]

Describe how and explain why the position of equilibrium changes when the temperature of the equilibrium mixture is increased at constant pressure.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe how and explain why the position of equilibrium changes when the pressure of the equilibrium mixture is increased at constant temperature.

(c)[3]

Using the axes provided, draw a labelled energy profile diagram for the exothermic reaction $\text{H}_2\text{S}_2\text{O}_7 + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightleftharpoons 2\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ showing the reactants and product, the enthalpy change for the reaction, and the activation energy of the reaction.

(d)[1]

Name one further raw material used in making sulfuric acid.

(e)[1]

State one major application of sulfuric acid.

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