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3.2 Physical Chemistry Flashcards

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1
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Define enthalpy change of reaction

A

Energy change associated with a given reaction

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2
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Define enthalpy change of formation.

A

The energy change that takes place when 1 mole of a compound is formed from its constituent elements in their standard state under standard conditions.

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3
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Define enthalpy change of combustion.

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The energy change that takes place when 1 mole of substance is completely combusted.

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4
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Define enthalpy change of neutralisation.

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The energy change associated with the formation of 1 mole of water from a neutralisation reaction

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5
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What are standard conditions?

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100kPa
298K
All substances in standard states

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6
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What is the standard enthalpy change of the formation of an element?

A

0kJ/mol

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7
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What is calorimetry?

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The quantitative study of energy in a chemical reaction.

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8
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What is specific heat capacity?

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The energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of a substance by 1K.

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9
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What is q in the equation for calorimetry?

A

Heat exchanged with the surroundings (J)

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10
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What is m in the equation for calorimetry?

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Mass of the substance heated or cooled (g)

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11
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What is c in the equation for calorimetry?

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The specific heat capacity of the substance that is heated or cooled (J/g/K)

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12
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How do you reduce heat lost to surroundings in calorimetry?

A

Insulating equipment with draught shields.

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13
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What is average bond enthalpy?

A

The mean energy needed for 1 mole of a given type of gaseous Bonds to undergo homolytic fission

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14
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Examples of exothermic reactions

A

Combustion

respiration

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15
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Examples of endothermic reactions

A

Photosynthesis

Thermal decomposition

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16
Q

Use ideas about the enthalpy changes that take place during bond breaking and bond
making to explain why some reactions are exothermic

A

Bond breaking absorbs energy
AND bond making releases energy
More energy released than absorbed

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17
Q

Suggest three reasons why standard enthalpy changes of combustion determined
experimentally are less exothermic than the calculated theoretical values.

A

Heat released to the surroundings
Incomplete combustion OR incomplete reaction
OR not everything burns
Non-standard conditions

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18
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Name the catalyst used in C2H4(g) + H2O(g) C2H5OH

A

acid

19
Q

State le Chatelier’s principle.

A

When conditions on a system in equilibrium are changed

The equilibrium moves to minimise the effects of the change

20
Q

What is important when calculating kJmol-1?

A

Remember + or - sign

21
Q

It is very difficult to determine the standard enthalpy change of formation of
hexane directly. Suggest a reason why

A

many different hydrocarbons would form
OR activation energy too high
OR reaction too slow
OR they don’t react together

22
Q

Choose a reaction that you have studied that is catalysed by chlorine radicals

A 
Cl + O3 → ClO + O2
ClO + O → Cl + O2
overall: O3 + O → 2O2
OR
Cl + CH4 → CH3 + HCl
CH3 + Cl2 → CH3Cl + Cl
overall: CH4 + Cl2 → CH3Cl + HCl
23
Q

What is a catalyst?

A

A substance that increases rate of reaction without being used up during the process.

24
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What is a homogenous catalyst?

A

A catalyst that is in the same phase as the reactants (eg liquid catalyst that is mixed with liquid reactants)

25
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Give an example of a homogenous catalyst

A

Enzymes in blood and saliva

26
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What is a heterogeneous catalyst?

A

A catalyst that is in a different phase from the reactants.

27
Q

What is an example of a heterogeneous catalyst?

A

A catalytic converter in a car.

28
Q

What catalyst breaks down the triple bond in nitrogen in the Haber process?

A

Iron

29
Q

What is the Boltzmann distribution?

A

The distribution of energies of molecules at a particular temperature, often shown as a graph.

30
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What does the area under the curve of a Boltzmann distribution graph represent?

A

The number of molecules

31
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Why does the Boltzmann curve start at the origin?

A

There are no molecules with 0 energy.

32
Q

Why does the Boltzman curve not touch the energy axis?

A

There is no maximum energy of a molecule

33
Q

When is a chemical system in dynamic equilibrium?

A

the concentrations of the reactants and the products remain constant
the rate of forward reaction is the same as the rate of the reverse reaction

34
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How can the position of equilibrium be altered?

A

By changing:
concentrations of reactants and products
pressure in reactions involving gas
temperature

35
Q

What does a catalyst do to equilibrium?

A

Speeds up the rate of the forward and reverse reactions equally
Establish it faster

36
Q

Examples of important equilibrium systems?

A

Haber process

the conversion of sulphur dioxide into sulphur trioxide in the Contact process.

37
Q

Where do nitrogen and hydrogen come from in the Haber process?

A

Nitrogen is obtained from air by fractional distillation

Hydrogen is prepared by reacting methane and water

38
Q

What are the optimum conditions for the Haber process?

A

High pressure and low temperature
Forward reaction produces less molecules
The forward reaction is exothermic

39
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What are the drawbacks of the optimum conditions of the Haber process?

A

Low temperature means low rate

High pressure very expensive high concentration bad safety

40
Q

What are the actual conditions used on a modern ammonia plant?

A

450 degrees
200atm
Iron catalyst

41
Q

Why do bond enthalpies have positive values?

A

Breaking bonds is endothermic and energy must be put in

42
Q

Define the term bond enthalpy

A

The energy needed to break 1 mile of bonds in the substance in the gaseous state

43
Q

How do catalysts improve sustainability?

A 
Not used up in reaction
Lower temperatures
Lower Ea
Less fuel
Less CO2
Different reactions can be used
Better atom economy
Less hazardous chemicals 
Generate specific products

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