Developing Fuels Flashcards

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What is the standard ethalpy change of a reaction?

ΔrH

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The enthalpy change that occurs between the no. moles of reactant specified by the equation under standard conditions with all substances in their standard states.

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What is the standard enthalpy change of combustion?

ΔcH

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The enthalpy change when 1 mole of substance burns completely in oxygen under standard conditions in standard states

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What is the standard enthalpy change of formation?

ΔfH

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The enthalpy change when 1 mole of a substance is formed from its constituent elements in their standard states unde standard conditions

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What is the (standard) enthlpy change of neutralisation?

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The enthalpy change when 1 mole of H+ ions react with 1 mole of OH- ions to form 1 mole H2O under standard conditions and in solutions with a concentration of 1moldm-3

Defined per mole of H2O formed

Standard ionic equation is always the same

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What are standard conditions?

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Pressure: 1 atmoshpere (101kPa/1.01Nm-2)

Temp: 298K

Concs: 1.00moldm-3

State: Whatever state at 298K

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Define system

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The reactantd + products being measured (inside the reaction vessel)

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Deine surroundings

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Everything else that’s not the system - outside the reaction vessel

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What is thermochemistry?

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The study of the energy + heat associated with chemical reactions

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What is enthalpy change?

ΔH

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The energy transfered to/from the surrondings when the reaction is carried out in an open container

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Define enxothermic

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A reaction that gives out energy from the system to the surroundings and heats them

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Define endothermic

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A reaction that takes energy into the system from the surroundings, cooling the surroundings

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Why type of process is bond breaking?

Why?

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Endothermic as it requires energy

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What type of process is bond forming?

Why?

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Exothermic as energy is released

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What are the main features of an endothermic reaction?

What does an enthalpy profile for one look like?

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Bond breaking

ΔH positive

Takes in energy from surroundings

Cools surroundings

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What are the main features of an exothermic reaction?

What does an enthalpy profile for one look like?

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Bond making

ΔH negative

Gives out energy to surroundings

Heats up surroundings

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If the energy released by forming bonds is greater than the energy required to break bonds, what type of reaction occurs?

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An exothermic reaction

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If the energy released by forming bonds is less than the energy required to break bonds, what type of reaction occurs?

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An endothermic reaction

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What formula is used to measure enthalpy change?

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E = mcΔT

E = energy transfered (KJmol-1)

m = mass (g)

c = specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1)

ΔT = temp. change (K)

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What do experiments to measure enthalpy changes ususally involve?

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Transfering energy to/from water

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0.880g C7H16 undergoes complete combustion. The energy released is used to heat 250cm3 water, the temp of which increases by 19º. Calculate ΔcH in kJmol-1. Give to 2 sig figs.

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Use E=mcΔT to calculate energy transfered to water.
E = 250 x 4.18 x 19 = 19855J

Convert to kJ = 19.855kJ

  • *Calculate moles** of C7H16 burnt using n= m/Mr
    0. 880/100 = 0.0088mol
  • *Scale energy released** during experiment to that released for 1mol burnt
    19. 855/0.0088 = 2256.25kJmol-1

Write down ΔcH with correct sign, sig figs, units etc.
ΔcH = -2260kJmol-1

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What general formula can be used to calculate ΔH of a reaction?

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ΔH = Hproducts - Hreactants

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What is the specific heat capacity (c) of water?

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4.18Jg-1K-1

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What is an alkane?

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A saturated hydrocarbon

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What are the 4 main features of alkanes?

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Have the general formula CnHn+2

Have names ending in -ane

Are saturated - all bonds between Cs single

Are aliphatic - don’t contain benzene rings

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How are alkanes named?
Name the **longest carbon chain** Identify + name any **alkyl side chains** in **alphabetical order** Use **di**, **tri**, **tetra** before the alkyl prefix is the side chains are **identical** Show the position of any side chains using the **lowest numbers possible**
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What is crude oil?
A **mixture** of many hundreds of different hydrocarbons
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What is fractional distillation used to do?
Seperate the different hydrocarbons within crude oil
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What is structural formula?
A representation of the atoms, bonds, and groups in a molecule
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What is skeletal forumla?
A representation of a molecule using lines to represent C-C bonds
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What is the name of the shortest alkane?
**Meth**ane
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What is the issue with using structural/skeletal formulae to represent molecules? How is this problem solved?
Don't accurately represent the 3D shapes of molecules Wedges and dashed/dotted bonds are used
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What do dashed/dotted bonds represent in the 3D structure of a molecule?
A bond in the direction behind the plane of the paper
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What do wedges represent in the 3D structure of a molecule?
A bond in the direction in front of the plane of the paper
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What does aromatic mean?
An organic molecule/hydrocarbon containing 1+ benzene rings
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What is a functional group?
A **modifier** responsible for the **characteristic chemical reactions**/behaviours of molecules that contain it
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What is a homologous series?
Series of compounds in which **all members have the same functional group** but have different carbon chain lengths
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What is a hydrocarbon?
A compound containing only carbon and hydrogen (May be used to refer to a section of a molecule)
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What is a cycloalkane?
A saturated hydrocarbon where the carbon atoms are joined in a ring
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What are the 5 main features of a cycloalkane?
Have the general forumla **CnH2n** Have names begining with cyclo- Have names ending in **-ane** Are **saturated** - all bonds betweens Cs are single Are **aliphatic**
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What is an alkene?
An **unsaturated hydrocarbon** containing 1+ **C=C** bonds
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What are the 4 main features of alkenes?
Have the general forumla **CnH2n** Have names ending in **-ene** Are **unsaturated** - Have 1+ double bonds between C atoms in molecule Are **aliphatic** - don't contain benzene rings
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How are alkenes named?
Have names ending in **-ene** The **number preceeding the -ene indicates the position of the double bond** If there is more than 1 double bond there will be more than 1 number. Di, tri, tetra will be used before the suffix if this is the case
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What are the bond angles around the C=C bond? Why?
All bond angles around C=C bond **120º** Because there are **3 groups of e- around each C atom** - 2 single bonds + 1 double bond These groups **repel** each other as far as possible
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Describe the bonding in an alkene
A C=C bond contains a sigma (σ) bond and a pi (π) bond. A **σ bond** is an area of **increased e- density between the C atoms**. Only contains 1 area of negative charge A **π bond** consists of **2 areas of negative charge**. One of these is **above the line of the atoms** and the other is **below**
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Where are σ bonds found? Where are π bonds found?
σ bonds found in single bonds π bonds found in double bonds (along with a σ bond)
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What is an electrophile?
A positive ion or molecule with a **partial positive charge on one of the atoms** This causes it to be attracted to a negatively charged area It will react by **accepting a lone-pair** to form a dative covalent bond
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What is electrophilic addition?
A reaction in which an **electrophile joins** onto an alkene/**molecule with double/triple bond** **No atoms are removed** from the alkene/molecule it joins on to
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When is a covalent bond said to be polarised?
If the electrons are unevenly distribute between the atoms
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What is a carbocation?
A molecule containing a carbon that has a positive charge It is formed as an intermediate in electrophilic addition
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Describe the electrophilic addition reaction between ethene and bromine
* The bromine molecule approaches the alkene + **negative electron sink** * This causes the electrons in the bromine molecule are **repelled** back along the molecule causing the electron density to become unevenly distributed. It is **polarised** * The bromine atom **nearest the alkene** becomes **slightly +ively charged** and acts as an **electrophile** * A **pair of e-** from the alkene moves towards the **Brδ+** and a **C-Br bond** is formed * The carbon species is now a carbocation * The **other bromine**, now **negatively** charged, **bonds** with the **carbocation**
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What is the experimental evidence for the mechanism of electrophilic addition?
If Cl- ions are present when ethene reacts with bromine, the molecule BrCH2CH2Cl forms as well as the expected BrCH2CH2Br This is because both Cl- and Br- ions can attack the intermediate carbocation I.e. when **other anions present**, **next anion will always to remaining side not added to**
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What is the general rule that determines where the anion will add to the alkene?
Anion will always add (first) to the **end with the least steric hindrance** i.e. end with least atoms/molecules in the way
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What is the product and conditions for when Br2 is used as an electrophile to react with ethene?
CH2BrCH2Br 1,2-dibromoethane ## Footnote **Room temp + pressure**
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What is the product and conditions for when HBr(aq) is used as an electrophile to react with ethene?
CH3CH2Br bromoethane **Aqueous** solution, **room temp + pressure**
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What is the product and conditions for when H2O is used as an electrophile to react with ethene? (Hydration)
CH3CH2OH ethanol **Phosphoric acid adsorbed onto silica** catalyst, **300ºC + 60atm** If **conc H2SO4** used then at **1atm** + **steam** used
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What is the product and conditions for when H2 is used as an electrophile to react with ethene? (Hydrogenation)
CH3CH3 ethane If **Pt catalyst**, **room temp + pressure** If **Ni catalyst**, **150ºC + 5atm**
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What is a monomer?
A molecule which is the starting material for a polymer Is **unsaturated**
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What is a polymer?
A long-chain molecule formed when lots of small, repeating units called monomers join together They are **saturated**
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What can be used to test for unsaturation?
Bromine - is decolorised if unsaturated. Goes from **brown** to **colourless**
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How can bromine be used to test for unsaturation?
In the presence of unsaturation, changes from **orange** to **colourless**
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What 2 general types of alkene monomer can addition polymers be made from?
One type of alkene monomer -A-A-A-A-A-A- More than one type of alkene monomer (used in **copolymerisation**) -A-B-A-B-A-B-
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Why can alkenes be used in addition polymerisation but alkanes cannot?
Alkenes Because they contain a double bond and alkanes do not
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What are the products of addition polymerisation?
The **polymer** and **no other products**
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How could the bonds in an addition polymer be described? How are they different to those in the monomer used to make it?
Addition polymers are **saturated** molecules The **monomers** used to make them are **unsaturated**
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How are addition polymers named?
By putting the name of the **monomer** in **brackets** and prefixing with '**poly**' e.g. poly(cholorethene) HOWEVER the polymer itself is *not an alkene*
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What does the repeating unit/monomer in polybutene look like?
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How are the repeating units of polymers conventionally drawn?
Only 2 carbons have bonds extending beyond the brackets. Further carbons 'branch' above/below the 2 main ones so there's never more than 2 'main' carbons in the brackets e.g. for poly(butene) the carbons are not in a long line of four, instead the other 2 carbons extend above/below the central 2 in the brackets
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What is copolymerisation?
When **more than one type of monomer** is used during polymerisation Polymers have the general structure: -A-B-A-B-A-B-
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What is the atom economy for addition polymerisation?
100%
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What is an elastomer?
A **polymer** that **returns to its original shape after being deformed** Are soft + springy
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What are the conditions for addition polymerisation?
With a **Pt catalyst** - **room temp + pressure** With a **Ni catalyst** - **high temp + pressure** (100-200ºC + 2-10atm)
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What is a structural isomer? What are the 3 types of structural isomerism?
Molecules with the **same molecular formula** but which have **different structural formulae** 3 types: **chain** isomerism, **position** isomerism, **functional group** isomerism
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What is molecular formula?
Shows the numbers of each type of atom in a molecule e.g. C6H12 **Do not indicate functional groups** e.g. the proper molecular formula of ethanol is C2H6O not C2H5OH
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What is chain isomerism?
The **different arrangement arrangement of carbon atoms in a chain**. **Chain lengths are different**/carbons are in different places in the chain because of **branching** e.g. butane + methylpropane both have the molecular formula C4H10
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What is position isomerism?
Where the **functional group is situated in different places**/potitions in the molecule e.g. propan-1-ol + propan-2-ol both have the molecular formula C3H8O
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What is functional group isomerism?
Compounds have the **same molecular formulae** but have **different functional groups** e.g. propan-1-ol + methoxyethane
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What is stereoisomerism?
Molecules with the **same molecular formula** but **different arrangements of the atoms in space** (different 3D structure) Excludes any different arrangements due to the molecule rotating as a whole or rotating about particular bonds. *Not the same as structural isomerism!*
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What specific type of stereoisomerism do you need to know about for the exam?
Geometric isomerism AKA cis-trans/**E-Z isomerism**
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What is needed for stereoisomerism to occur?
A **double bond** between 2 carbon atoms 2 different groups on each double-bonded carbon *(e.g. cannot have 2 different groups on only 1 carbon/end)*
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In terms of stereoisomerism, what does cis- mean?
Groups on the **same side** of the double bond
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In terms of stereoisomerism, what does trans- mean?
Groups on **opposite sides** of the double bond
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In terms of stereoisomerism, what does E- mean?
The **highest priority groups** are on **opposite sides** of the double bond
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In terms of stereoisomerism, what does Z- mean?
The **highest priority groups** are on the **same side** of the double bond *(think zame zide...)*
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Why are stereoisomers able to exist?
**Trying to rotate the carbon-carbon double bond would break the pi bond** as the p orbitals forming it wouldn't line up any more. This **requires energy** and only happens if the compound is heated strongly. There's not enough energy at room temp for this to happen Hence interconversion of the two isomers doesn't occur
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What is Hess' Law?
**ΔH for any reaction will be the same** regardless of any intermediate stages provided the **start + end conditions/points are the same**
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What is the general formula for Hess' Law?
ΔH1 = ΔH2 - ΔH3
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What is ΔfH of an element in its standard state (under standard conditions)?
0 Because forming an element from the same element requires 0 energy So you **don't need to include the value in Hess' Law calculation**
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Use the following data to calculate a value for the enthalpy change represented by the equation C2H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O ΔfH C2H5OH = -277 ΔfH CO2 = -394 ΔfH H2O = -286
**Construct an enthalpy cycle**. Make sure the arrows point the correct way to represent the enthapy changes occuring **Choose suitable labels** for each arrow e.g. ΔH1 etc. **Calculate ΔH2** = -227kJmol-1 **Calculate ΔH3** = 2x-394 + 3x-286 = -1646kJmol-1 Use the **general equation** for Hess' Law to find **ΔH1 = ΔH3 - ΔH****2***(**ΔH1 is the unknown*) ΔH1 = -1646 - (-277) = **-1369kJmol-1**
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In a question involving Hess' Law... if ΔfH data is given, what will be on the bottom of the cycle and which way will the arrows be pointing? If ΔcH data is given, what will be on the bottom of the cycle and which way will the arrows be pointing?
If **ΔfH** data is given, **elements** will be on the bottom and arrows will be pointing **up** If **ΔcH** data is given, **combustion products** will apeear at the bottom and arrows will be pointing **down**
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What is energy density?
The amount of energy produced per kg of fuel
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Define bond enthalpy
The **energy required to break** **1mol** of a particular bond. **Averaged** over a range of **different gasous compound**s containing that bond (Basically it's a measure of strength of a covalent bond)
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Calculate ΔcH for the following equation using the bond enthalpies below C2H6 + 31/2O2 → 2CO2 +3H2O ``` C-C = +347kJmol-1 C-H = +413kJmol-1​ O=O = +498kJmol-1​ C=O = +805kJmol-1​ O-H = +464kJmol-1​ ```
**Draw diagrams** to show the structures of the reactants + products **List the bonds broken:** 1x C-C = +347 6x C-H = +2478 3.5x O=O = =+743 **Total = +4568** (**+** sign because bond **breaking**) **List the bonds formed:** 4x C=O = -3220 6x O-H = -2784 **Total = -6004** (**-** sign because bond **making**) **Add together** the enthalpy changes for bond breaking + making: ΔH = =4568 + (-6004) = **-1436kJmol-1**
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Why are theoretical calulcations for bond enthalpies often diferent to experimental results?
**Average bond enthalpies** from several compounds are used in the caluclation - the actual bond enthalpies in particular molecules will be vary slightly Bond enthalpy data are for **gaseous molecules** - some molecules may be in different states (e.g. liquid) at 298K
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Does a higher bond enthalpy mean a longer or shorter bond?
The **higher** the bond enthalpy, the **shorter** the bond
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Do double + triple bonds have higher or lower bond enthalpies than single bonds?
**Double + triple bonds** have **higher bond enthalpies** than single bonds
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What is a chemical bond a balance between?
Attractive + repulsive forces
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Why is it difficult to measure bond enthalpies? What is done to overcome this?
Difficule to measure as there is often **more than one type of bond** in a compound Hence an **average** taken across several different compounds
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Define cracking
A reaction that breaks large molecules into smaller ones
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Why is cracking done after fractional distillation?
**Crude oil** contains **too many high bp fractions** + **not enough low bp fractions** to meet **demand** '**Straight-run**' gasoline from primary distillation is **poor quality** + needs refining further
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What is a catalyst?
Substance which **speeds up the rate** of chemical reaction by **providing an alternate reaction pathway** with a **lower EA** Is **not chemically changed**/used up at the end of the reaction (Although may form **intermediates** or be **poisoned**)
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What is catalysis?
The acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst 2 types - heterogenous + homogeneous
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How does a catalyst affect the enthalpy change of a reaction?
It **doesn't**! The enthalpy change remains the same
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What is a homogeneous catalyst?
A catalyst which is in the **same physical state** as the reactants
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What is a heterogeneous catalyst?
A catalyst which is in a **different physical state** to the reactants
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What is a catalyst poison? How do they work?
A substance which **irriversibly binds** to the catalyst surface, **blocking its active site** and stopping it from functioning properly Prevents/**inhibits** other/fewer reactants being **adsorbed** so the catalyst becomes less efficient
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What type of catalyst is a catalytic converter in a car an example of? Why?
A **heterogeneous** catalyst The **reactants** are the **exhaust fumes** whilst the **catalyst** is a solid (finely-divided) **metal** (e.g. Pt/Rh)
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What can reduce the effectiveness of heterogeneous catalysts?
Catalyst poisons
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Give an example of a catalyst poison (related to the DF unit...) and what it affects
Lead poisons the metal catalytic converters found in cars (e.g. Pt/Rh)
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What properties must the surface of a heterogenous catalyst have in order to function/catalyse reactions?
Must not have a calatyst poison bound to it Must have a l**arge surface area** in order to **adsorb** reactants. Hence they are used in a **finely-divided** form, often on a **porous support** material
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Describe + draw diagrams to show the mechanism of heterogeneous catalysis
1. Reactants come into **contact** with catalyst **surface** 2. Reactants **adsorbed** onto catalyst surface. This **weakens** intramolecular **bonds** 3. **New bonds form**, creating the products of the reaction 4. **Products diffuse away** from the catalyst surface, leaving it **free** for **new reactants** to **adsorb** to
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Why are heterogenous catalysts able to provide an alternate reaction pathway with a lower EA?
They provide a **surface on which a reaction may take place** This **lowers the EA** needed for a successful collision + means the reactants are **more likely to collide** (which will result in a successful reaction if they have the EA or above)
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Give details of an experimental procedure to crack a hydrocarbon vapour over a heated catalyst (in the lab).
1. If using a liquid alkane mixture: Place 2 cm depth of **mineral wool** into a **boiling tube**, then use a dropper pipette to add approximately **1 cm3 of liquid alkane mix**. Rotate the tube to ensure that the liquid alkane mixture soaks into the mineral wool. 2. Set up the apparatus as shown in the **picture** 3. Use a spatula to place some of the **catalyst** into the **middle** of the reaction tube. Keep it **separate** from the alkane mixture + mineral wool. Make sure there is **space above** the catalyst for **gases to pass freely over it**. 4. **Heat** the **catalyst strongly** with a **Bunsen** flame. Once it's hot, **gently warm** the **alkane** mixture to produce alkane **vapour**. 5. Move the Bunsen burner backwards and forwards between the catalyst and the alkane mixture until you have **collected several tubes of gas**. Stopper the tubes for testing later. The first tube can be discarded because it will contain mainly displaced air from the apparatus 6. Do not allow water to **suck back** from the trough 7. When finished, lift the delivery tube out of the water + leave the apparatus to **cool** before **dismantling it in a fume cupboard**
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Give details of the tests you could perfom (in the lab) on the alkane vapour produced by cracking hydrocarbons in the lab *(i.e. What tests? What do they test for?)*
**Flammability**: For solids + liquids, place a spatula end or a few drops of the substance into a **combustion spoon\*** (or dip a glass rod in) and hold in a **Bunsen flame**. For gases, use a lit splint to see if the gas is flammable. Test with **bromine water**: For solids + liquids, place a spatula end/a few drops of the substance into a **test tube**. Use pipette approximately **1 cm3 bromine water** in, stopper the tube, and **shake** to mix. For gases, add approximately **1 cm3 of bromine water directly** to the tube, stopper the tube, and **shake** to mix. *\*see photo for picture of combustion spoon*
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How many molecules are in 1mol of gas?
6.02x1023 Always equal to **Avogadro's constant**
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What is the molar volume (of gases?) What does it mean about the relation of the vol of gases to each other?
The volume of any gas at RTP will be **24dm3** Means 1mol of any gas occupies same vol so long as conditions the same *RTP = 1atm, 293K*
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What is the ideal gas equation?
**PV = nRT** P= pressure (**Pa**) V = vol (**m3**) n = moles R = gas constant T = temp (**K**)
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What equation can be used to give the **number of moles** of a gas at **RTP**?
**Moles = vol (dm3) / 24.0** So vol = moles x 24.0
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Convert 1m3 to dm3 Use this to convert 1m3 to cm3
**1,000dm3** So 1m3 = 1,000,000cm3 *(1000dm3 x 1000)*
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What are the 2 general methods that can be used to measure the volume of gases (evolved from a solution)?
Using a **gas syringe** Using an **inverted burette/measuring cylinder**
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What might you take into consideration when deciding whether to use a gas syringe or inverted measuring cylinder/burette to measure the volume of gas evolved from a solution? What needs to be taken into account regardless (in relation to the gas evolved)?
Whether the gas is more/less dense than air - hence whether to use downward/upward delivery If the gas is soluble in water *Regardless, the reaction **may not go to completion**, so the **vol gas evolved** may be **lower** than expected*
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Why might a gas syringe be used to measure volumes of gases?
Up to **100cm3** gas can be colleced Can be measured to the **nearest 1cm3** Can be used if **gas soluble in water** Can be used for collection of **all gases regardless of density**
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Why might an inverted burette/measuring cylinder be used to measure volumes of gases?
**Burette** can collect up to **50cm3** gas and measure to the **nearest 0.1cm3** A **measuring cylinder** can collect **greater volumes** (although only measures to **nearest 1cm3 like syringe**) Can be used for **downward delivery** if gas more dense than air
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Describe how you would set up a reaction to measure the volume of gas evolved from a solution using an inverted measuring cylinder.
1. Place a **measuring cylinder filled with water upside down in a water trough** so the water doesn't escape from the measuring cylinder. 2. **Clamp** the measuring cylinder in place so that it **cannot topple** over. 3. Add a **delivery tube** to the bottom of the measuring cylinder so gas collected will go into cylinder. 4. Add **reactants** to conical flask one after another and place a **bung** on top of the flask immediately after **so no gas can** escape. 5. The volume of gas evolved can be measured by recording the amount by which the water in the cylinder has moved down.
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Describe how you would set up a reaction to measure the volume of gas evolved from a solution using a gas syringe
1. Attach the **gas syringe** to a **delivery tube**. Attach the other end to a **bung** 2. Push the **plunger** in as far as possible (so it's at 0, or record the starting point) 3. Mix together the **reactants**, then quickly replace the **bung** so no gas escapes 4. Record the volume of gas evolved once the reaction has gone to completion
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What is a primary pollutant?
A pollutant **released directly** into the atmosphere
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What is a secondary pollutant?
A pollutant not released directly into the atmosphere Instead **formed from primary** pollutants in the **atmosphere**
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What goes into a car engine? What comes out?
In: fuel + air Out: CO2, CO, H2O, SOx, NOx, N2, particulates, unburnt hydrocarbons
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What is photochemical smog?
Smog containing **mix of primary + secondary pollutants** which **absorb light energy** and undergo chemical **reactions**, forming smog
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What are the effects of photochemical smog?
* Produces ozone + other secondary pollutants/irritating chemicals * Ozone is a greenhouse gas + damages lung tissue/immune system * Haziness + reduced visibility * Eye + nose irritation * Difficulty breathing * Harmful to plants + animals * Damages substances with C=C bond (e.g. plastic + rubber)
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What are particulates, how are they produced, what effects do they have?
Small carbon particles smaller than **2.5x10-12m** Formed from **burning fossil fuels** + **volcanoes** Penetrate the body causing **lung cancer** + **heart attacks** Make surfaces **dirty**
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How are unburnt hydrocarbons formed? What effects do they have?
Formed from **incomplete combusution/leakage** from fuel tanks Can go on to form **photochemical smog**
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How is CO produced? What are its effects? How can it be dealt with?
**Incomplete combustion** of hydrocarbons, burning biomass Is a **toxic gas** + can form **photochemical smog** **Catalytic converters oxidise** CO to CO2
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How is CO2 produced? Wha are its effects?
Formed from the **complete combustion** of hydrocarbons Is a **greenhouse gas** + causes **global warming**
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How are NOx produced? What are their effects? How can they be removed/reduced?
Formed from the reaction of **oxygen + nitrogen** (from the **air**) at **high temps in car engines** **NO oxidised to NO2** by O in the air. NO2 linked to **respiratory illnesses** (e.g. asthma + bronchitis) **NOx** **dissolve** in rain water causing **acid rain** + can cause **photochemical smog** **Catalytic converters reduce NO** to N2
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How are SOx formed? What are their effects? How can they be reduced/removed?
Formed from the **oxidation of sulfur impurities in fuels** + **volcanoes** Cause **acid rain** + are **toxic gases** Can remove sulfur before burning - **desulfurisation**
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Which pollutants harm humans directly?
Particulates CO NO2
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Which pollutants harm humans indirectly?
Unburnt hydrocarbons CO2 SOx (acid rain) NOx (when causing acid rain)
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What are the effects of acid rain?
Breathing difficulties Kills forests + lake life Corrodes limestone buildings
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What are the 3 important reactions that occur in a catalytic converter?
Using **oxygen** to turn **CO** into **CO2** Using oxygen to turn **hydrocarbons** into **CO2 + H2O** Reacting **NO** with **CO** to form **CO2 + N2**
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How do catalytic converters work/what are their features?
**Pt/Rh catalyst** Are a **fine powder**, spread over a **ceramic support** with many **tiny pores** forming a honeycomb structure Need to placed in the **correct position** so they **don't interfere with stoichiometric air-petrol mixture** for **optimum fuel consumption**
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What does carbon neutral mean?
When burnt release as much CO2 as absorbed when (plant) growing/created No net increase in production of CO2 - that absorbed balances that produced *A fuel can only be considered this if its production, **trasportation**, etc. are also carbon neutral*
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What does sustainable mean?
Able to be used without having a negative impact on future generations
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What is a finite resource?
A resource that will run out
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Is diesel a sustainable alternative fuel?
No - crude oil is running out
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What are the benefits/drawbacks of using diesel as an alternative fuel?
**Less CO2** produced than petrol engine, **already sold** at petrol stations Produces **more NOx + particulates** than petrol engine, **not sustainable**
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Is LPG/autogas a suststainable alternative fuel?
No - crude oil is running out
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What are the benefits/drawbacks of using LPG/autogas as an alternative fuel?
**Less CO, CO2, CxHy, + NOx** than petrol engine, petrol engines **easily converted** to use it Needs to be **stored under pressure** so it's a **liquid**, **not sustainable**
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Is ethanol a sustainable alternative fuel?
Possibly not - Large amounts of **energy** needed for **cultivating sugar cane** for fermentation
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What are the benefits/drawbacks of using ethanol as an alternative fuel?
**Less CO, SO2, and NOx** than car engine, sugar cane **absorbs CO2 when grown** (could be carbon neutral), **high octane number** (higher performance fuel) Highly **flammable**, engine **cannot run on it alone** (max 15%), land could be used for **farming** etc.
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Is biodiesel a sustainable alternative fuel?
**Renewable** as can be made from **waste plant/animal oils + fats** BUT **fossil fuels** may be used as **energy source** in production But **potentially**, yes!
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What are the benefits/drawbacks of using biodiesel?
Living things have **absorbed CO2**, **biodegradable**, **less CO, CxHy, SO2, + particulates than disesel** engine **Higher NOx** emissions than **diesel** engine, **not necessarily sustainable** depending on energy source used to produce
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Is hydrogen a sustainable alternative fuel?
Only if the **electricity** needed for **electrolysis of water** is from **renewable** source (e.g. solar cells)
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What are the benefits/drawbacks of using hydrogen as an alternative fuel?
**Water** is the **only product of combustion**, may be **sustainable** Highly **flammable**, **high-prssure tank** needed to store it as a **liquid** (otherwise cannot be used)