Equilibria As

(iii) A nickel catalyst is used in the first stage.
Hydrogen is produced in industry from methane and steam in a two-stage process.

1 Explain why the catalyst is more effective when coated onto an unreactive
(a) In the first stage, carbon monoxide and hydrogen are formed. honeycomb.
The equation for this reaction is
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CH4(g) + H2O(g) CO(g) + 3H2(g) ΔH = +206 kJ mol−1
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(i) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to state whether a high or low temperature should be
used to obtain the highest possible equilibrium yield of hydrogen from this first stage. ...............................................................................................................
Explain your answer.
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Temperature .........................................................................................
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Explanation ........................................................................................... (2)
............................................................................................................... (b) The second stage is carried out in a separate reactor. Carbon monoxide is converted into
carbon dioxide and more hydrogen is formed.
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The equation for this reaction is
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CO(g) + H2O(g) CO2(g) + H2(g) ΔH = −41 kJ mol−1
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Use Le Chatelier’s principle to state the effect, if any, of a decrease in the total pressure on
............................................................................................................... the yield of hydrogen in this second stage. Explain your answer.
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(3)
Explanation ....................................................................................................
(ii) Le Chatelier’s principle suggests that a high pressure will produce a low yield of
hydrogen in this first stage. ........................................................................................................................
Explain, in terms of the behaviour of particles, why a high operating pressure is used ........................................................................................................................
in industry.
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Sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen to form sulfur trioxide according to the equation
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2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)
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(a) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction and deduce its units.
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(2) Kc ....................................................................................................................
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(b) Samples of sulfur dioxide, oxygen and sulfur trioxide were added to a flask of volume 1.40 For many years, swimming pool water has been treated with chlorine gas. The chlorine is added
3 to kill any harmful bacteria unintentionally introduced by swimmers. Pool managers are required
dm3 and allowed to reach equilibrium at a given temperature.
The flask contained 0.0550 mol of sulfur dioxide and 0.0720 mol of sulfur trioxide at to check that the chlorine concentration is high enough to kill the bacteria without being a health
equilibrium. hazard to the swimmers.
Kc has the numerical value of 27.9 under these conditions.
When chlorine reacts with water in the absence of sunlight, the chlorine is both oxidised and
Calculate the amount, in moles, of oxygen gas in this equilibrium mixture. reduced and an equilibrium is established.
........................................................................................................................ (a) Write an equation for this equilibrium.
........................................................................................................................ For each chlorine-containing species in the equation, write the oxidation state of chlorine
below the species.
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(b) The pool manager maintains the water at a pH slightly greater than 7.0
(c) The experiment in (b) was repeated with the same amounts of sulfur dioxide, oxygen and
sulfur trioxide at the same temperature but in a smaller flask. Explain how this affects the equilibrium established when chlorine is added to water.
The mixture was allowed to reach equilibrium.
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(i) State the effect, if any, of using a smaller flask on the value of Kc
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(ii) State the effect, if any, of using a smaller flask on the amount of sulfur trioxide at ........................................................................................................................
equilibrium.
Explain your answer. ........................................................................................................................
(2)
Effect .....................................................................................................
(c) Explain why chlorine is used to kill bacteria in swimming pools, even though chlorine is
Explanation ............................................................................................ toxic.
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Colourless solutions of X(aq) and Y(aq) react to form an orange solution of Z(aq) according to (c) The student prepared another equilibrium mixture in which the equilibrium concentrations
4 the following equation. of X and Z were:
X(aq) = 0.40 mol dm−3 and Z(aq) = 0.35 mol dm−3.
X(aq) + 2Y(aq) Z(aq) ΔH = −20 kJ mol−1
For this reaction, the equilibrium constant Kc = 2.9 mol−2 dm6.
A student added a solution containing 0.50 mol of X(aq) to a solution containing 0.50 mol of Calculate a value for the concentration of Y at equilibrium.
Y(aq) and shook the mixture. Give your answer to the appropriate number of significant figures.
After 30 seconds, there was no further change in colour.
The amount of Z(aq) at equilibrium was 0.20 mol.
(a) Deduce the amounts of X(aq) and Y(aq) at equilibrium.
[Y] = ...................... mol dm−3

(3)
(d) The student added a few drops of Y(aq) to the equilibrium mixture of X(aq), Y(aq) and
Amount of X(aq) = ............... mol Amount of Y(aq) = ............... mol Z(aq) in part (c).
(2)
Suggest how the colour of the mixture changed. Give a reason for your answer.
(b) On the grid below, draw a graph to show how the amount of Z(aq) changed from the time of
initial mixing until 60 seconds had elapsed. Colour change ................................................................................................
Reason ...........................................................................................................
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(3)
(e) The student warmed the equilibrium mixture from part (c).
Predict the colour change, if any, when the equilibrium mixture was warmed.
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(Total 12 marks)
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Dodecane (C12H26) is a hydrocarbon found in the naphtha fraction of crude oil. Dodecane can be (e) Reaction 2 is exothermic. A typical compromise temperature of 200 °C is used industrially
5 used as a starting material to produce a wide variety of useful products. The scheme below for this reaction.
shows how one such product, polymer Y, can be produced from dodecane.
Explain the effect of a change of temperature on both the position of equilibrium and the
rate of reaction, and justify why a compromise temperature is used industrially.
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(a) Name the homologous series that both C2H4 and C4H8 belong to.
Draw a functional group isomer of C4H8 that does not belong to this homologous series. ........................................................................................................................
Name ........................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................
Functional group isomer ........................................................................................................................
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(Total 11 marks)
Many chemical processes release waste products into the atmosphere. Scientists are developing
6 new solid catalysts to convert more efficiently these emissions into useful products, such as
fuels. One example is a catalyst to convert these emissions into methanol. The catalyst is
(2)
thought to work by breaking a H–H bond.
(b) Identify compound X.
An equation for this formation of methanol is given below.
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(1) CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g) ∆H = −49 kJ mol−1
(c) Name polymer Y. Some mean bond enthalpies are shown in the following table.
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Bond C=O C–H C–O O–H
(1)
(d) Reaction 1 is an example of thermal cracking and is carried out at a temperature of Mean bond enthalpy / kJ mol−1 743 412 360 463
750 °C.
(a) Use the enthalpy change for the reaction and data from the table to calculate a value for
State one other reaction condition needed. the H–H bond enthalpy.
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(1)
H–H bond enthalpy = ............................... kJ mol−1

(3)

(b) A data book value for the H–H bond enthalpy is 436 kJ mol−1. (f) In a laboratory experiment to investigate the reaction shown in the equation below, 1.0 mol
of carbon dioxide and 3.0 mol of hydrogen were sealed into a container. After the mixture
Suggest one reason why this value is different from your answer to part (a). had reached equilibrium, at a pressure of 500 kPa, the yield of methanol was 0.86 mol.
........................................................................................................................ CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g)

........................................................................................................................ Calculate a value for Kp
Give your answer to the appropriate number of significant figures.
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Give units with your answer.
(1)
(c) Suggest one environmental advantage of manufacturing methanol fuel by this reaction.
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(d) Use Le Chatelier's principle to justify why the reaction is carried out at a high pressure
rather than at atmospheric pressure.
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Kp = ............................... Units = ...............................
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(3)
(Total 16 marks)
(e) Suggest why the catalyst used in this process may become less efficient if the carbon
Ethanol and ethanoic acid react reversibly to form ethyl ethanoate and water according to the
dioxide and hydrogen contain impurities. 7 equation:
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CH3COOH + CH3CH2OH CH3COOCH2CH3 + H2O
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A mixture of 8.00 × 10–2 mol of ethanoic acid and 1.20 × 10–1 mol of ethanol is allowed to reach
........................................................................................................................ equilibrium at 20 °C.
(1)
• The equilibrium mixture is placed in a graduated flask and the volume made up to 250 cm 3
with distilled water.
• A 10.0 cm 3 sample of this equilibrium mixture is titrated with sodium hydroxide added from
a burette.
• The ethanoic acid in this sample reacts with 3.20 cm 3 of 2.00 × 10–1 mol dm–3 sodium
hydroxide solution.

(a) Calculate the value for Kc for the reaction of ethanoic acid and ethanol at 20 °C. (d) The pH ranges of three indicators are shown in Table 2.
Give your answer to the appropriate number of significant figures.
Table 2
Indicator pH range
Bromocresol green 3.8–5.4
Bromothymol blue 6.0–7.6
Thymol blue 8.0–9.6
Kc ............................................... Select from Table 2 a suitable indicator for the titration of ethanoic acid with sodium
(6) hydroxide.
(b) A student obtained the titration results given in Table 1. ........................................................................................................................

(1)
Table 1
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(e) The uncertainty in the mean titre for this experiment is ±0.15 cm .
Rough 1 2 3
Calculate the percentage uncertainty in this mean titre.
Final burette reading / cm3 4.60 8.65 12.85 16.80
Initial burette reading / cm3 0.10 4.65 8.65 12.85
Titre / cm3
Complete Table 1.
(1)
(c) Calculate the mean titre and justify your choice of titres.
Percentage uncertainty = .................................. %
(1)
Calculation
(f) Suggest how, using the same mass of ethanoic acid, the experiment could be improved to
Mean titre = ....................................................cm3 reduce the percentage uncertainty.
Justification .................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................
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When one mole of ammonia is heated to a given temperature, 50% of the compound dissociates (b) Give the meaning of the term dynamic in the context of a dynamic equilibrium.
8 and the following equilibrium is established.
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NH3(g) N2(g) + H2(g) ........................................................................................................................
What is the total number of moles of gas present in this equilibrium mixture? ........................................................................................................................
(1)
A 1.5
(c) The total pressure on the system is increased at constant temperature.
B 2.0 (i) State and explain the effect, if any, of this change on the position of this equilibrium.
C 2.5 Effect .....................................................................................................
Explanation ...........................................................................................
D 3.0
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A dynamic equilibrium is established when gas A is mixed with gas B at a given temperature. ...............................................................................................................
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A(g) + B(g) C(g) + D(g) ...............................................................................................................
(2)
The figure below shows how the concentrations of reactants and products change with time.
(ii) State and explain the effect, if any, of this change on the time taken to reach this
equilibrium.
Effect .....................................................................................................
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(a) (i) On the appropriate axis of the figure, place an X to show the time when equilibrium is
first established.
(1)
(ii) State how the rate of the forward reaction and the rate of the reverse reaction are
related to each other at equilibrium.
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(1)

The carboxylic acid 3-methylbutanoic acid is used to make esters for perfumes. (b) Reaction 3 is an acid-catalysed reaction in which water is used to break chemical bonds
10 The following scheme shows some of the reactions in the manufacture of this carboxylic acid. when the CN functional group is converted into the COOH functional group.
Infrared spectroscopy can be used to distinguish between the compounds in this reaction.
Deduce the name of the type of reaction that occurs in Reaction 3.
Identify one bond in (CH3)2CHCH2CN and a different bond in (CH3)2CHCH2COOH that

can be used with infrared spectroscopy to distinguish between each compound.
For each of these bonds, give the range of wavenumbers at which the bond absorbs.
Use Table A on the Data Sheet when answering this question.
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(a) One of the steps in the mechanism for Reaction 1 involves the replacement of the
functional group by bromine. ........................................................................................................................
(i) Use your knowledge of organic reaction mechanisms to complete the mechanism for ........................................................................................................................
this step by drawing two curly arrows on the following equation.
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(3)
(2) (c) When 3-methylbutanoic acid reacts with ethanol in the presence of an acid catalyst, an
equilibrium is established. The organic product is a pleasant-smelling ester.
(ii) Deduce the name of the mechanism in part (i).
Give the IUPAC name of (CH3)2CHCH2Br (CH3)2CHCH2COOH + CH3CH2OH (CH3)2CHCH2COOCH2CH3 + H2O

an ester
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The carboxylic acid is very expensive and ethanol is inexpensive. In the manufacture of this
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ester, the mole ratio of carboxylic acid to ethanol used is 1 to 10 rather than 1 to 1.
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(2)
(i) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain why a 1 to 10 mole ratio is used. In your
explanation, you should not refer to cost.
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(ii) Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction. (c) A different mixture of E and F reached equilibrium at temperature T1 in a container
ofvolume 1.50 dm3. This equilibrium mixture contained 2.50 mol of E, 1.20 mol of F and
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0.85 mol of G.
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Calculate a value of Kc for the equilibrium at temperature T1
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This question is about the gaseous equilibrium between compounds E, F and G as shown in the
11 equation. ........................................................................................................................
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E (g) + 2F(g) 2G(g) ΔH = –50 kJ mol–1 (d) The mixture in part (c) was allowed to reach equilibrium at temperature T1 in a different
(a) A 2.0 mol sample of E was heated in a sealed container with a 1.0 mol sample of F. container of volume 3.00 dm3.
Equilibrium was established at a given temperature and the equilibrium mixture formed
State whether the amount of G in the equilibrium mixture will increase, decrease or stay the
contained 0.80 mol of G.
same. Explain your answer.
Calculate the amount, in moles, of E and of F in this equilibrium mixture.
Effect on the amount of G ..............................................................................
Moles of E ......................................................................................................
Explanation ....................................................................................................
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(b) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc for this equilibrium. ........................................................................................................................
State the units of Kc
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Expression .....................................................................................................
(e) The mixture in part (c) was allowed to reach equilibrium at temperature T2 in the original
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container of volume 1.50 dm3.
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The value of Kc for the equilibrium was found to have increased.
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State and explain which of T1 or T2 is the higher temperature.
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(2) Higher temperature ........................................................................................
Explanation ....................................................................................................
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Ethanol is an important industrial compound. (iii) At pressures higher than 7 MPa, some of the ethene reacts to form a solid with a
12 relative molecular mass greater than 5000.
(a) Ethanol can be produced by the hydration of ethene.
The equation for the equilibrium that is established is Deduce the identity of this solid.
H2C=CH2(g) + H2O(g) CH3CH2OH(g) ΔH = −42 kJ mol−1 Give one other reason for not operating this process at pressures higher than 7
MPa.
The operating conditions for the process are a temperature of 300 oC and a pressure of 7 Do not include safety reasons.
MPa.
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Under these conditions, the conversion of ethene into ethanol is 5%.
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(i) Identify the catalyst used in this process.
Deduce how an overall yield of 95% is achieved in this process without changing the ...............................................................................................................
operating conditions. (2)
............................................................................................................... (b) Write an equation for the reaction that has an enthalpy change that is the standard
enthalpy of formation of ethanol.
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............................................................................................................... (c) When ethanol is used as a fuel, it undergoes combustion.

(2)
(i) Define the term standard enthalpy of combustion.
(ii) Use your knowledge of equilibrium reactions to explain why a manufacturer might
consider using an excess of steam in this process, under the same operating ...............................................................................................................
conditions.
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(ii) Consider these bond enthalpy data. (b) A different mixture of NOCl, NO and Cl2 reached equilibrium in a sealed container of
volume 15.0 dm3. The equilibrium mixture formed contained 1.90 mol of NOCl and 0.86
C–H C–C C–O O=O C=O O–H mol of NO at temperature T.
Bond enthalpy / kJ mol−1 412 348 360 496 805 463 The value of Kc for the equilibrium at temperature T was 7.4 × 10−3 mol dm−3.
(i) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc

Use these data and the equation to calculate a value for the enthalpy of combustion
of gaseous ethanol. ...............................................................................................................
CH3CH2OH(g) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(g) ...............................................................................................................
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(ii) Calculate the amount, in moles, of Cl2 in this equilibrium mixture.
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(d) Gaseous ethanol can be used to convert hot copper(II) oxide into copper. ...............................................................................................................
(i) Deduce the role of ethanol in this reaction. ...............................................................................................................
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(ii) Draw the structure of the organic compound with Mr = 60 that is produced in this
reaction. ...............................................................................................................
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When heated above 100 °C, nitrosyl chloride (NOCl) partly decomposes to form nitrogen
13 monoxide and chlorine as shown in the equation.
2NOCl(g) 2NO(g) + Cl2(g)
(a) A 2.50 mol sample of NOCl was heated in a sealed container and equilibrium was
established at a given temperature. The equilibrium mixture formed contained 0.80 mol of
NO.
Calculate the amount, in moles, of Cl2 and of NOCl in this equilibrium mixture.
Moles of Cl2 ...................................................................................................
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(iii) Consider this alternative equation for the equilibrium at temperature T. (Extra space) ........................................................................................
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NOCl(g) NO(g) + Cl2(g)
(ii) State the effect, if any, of a catalyst on the time taken to reach equilibrium.
Calculate a value for the different equilibrium constant Kc for the equilibrium as shown
in this alternative equation. Deduce the units of this Kc ...............................................................................................................
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(iii) State the effect, if any, of a catalyst on the position of an equilibrium.
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(c) Consider the following equilibrium reactions.
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Units ..................................................................................................... ΔHᶿ / kJ mol−1
............................................................................................................... P H2(g) + l2(g) 2Hl(g) −10

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Q CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g) −49
A study of equilibrium is important for understanding chemical reactions.
14 R N2O4(g) 2NO2(g) +58
(a) State le Chatelier’s principle.
S N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) −92
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T C2H4(g) + H2O(g) CH3CH2OH(g) −42
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In each of parts (c)(i) to (c)(v), you should record in the box one of the letters, P, Q, R, S or
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T, that corresponds to the equilibrium that best fits the information provided.
You may use each letter once, more than once or not at all.
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(i) A decrease in temperature at constant pressure shifts the position of this equilibrium
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from right to left.
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(b) Catalysts play an important role in many reactions. (1)
(i) State the meaning of the term catalyst. (ii) This equilibrium uses concentrated phosphoric acid as a catalyst in a hydration
Explain, in general terms, how catalysts work. reaction.
Meaning of the term catalyst .................................................................
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............................................................................................................... (iii) A decrease in pressure at constant temperature shifts the position of this equilibrium
from left to right.
How catalysts work ..............................................................................
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(iv) There is no change in the position of this equilibrium when the pressure is increased (b) The ester commonly known as diethyl malonate (DEM) occurs in strawberries and grapes.
at constant temperature. It can be prepared from acid A according to the following equilibrium.
(1)
(v) An increase in the concentration of steam at constant temperature and constant

pressure shifts the position of this equilibrium from right to left.
(i) A mixture of 2.50 mol of A and 10.0 mol of ethanol was left to reach equilibrium in an
inert solvent in the presence of a small amount of concentrated sulfuric acid.
The equilibrium mixture formed contained 1.80 mol of DEM in a total volume, V dm3,
(1) of solution.
(Total 11 marks)
Calculate the amount (in moles) of A, of ethanol and of water in this equilibrium
Esters are produced by the reaction of alcohols with other esters and by the reaction of alcohols
15 with carboxylic acids.
mixture.
Moles of A .............................................................................................
(a) The esters which make up biodiesel are produced industrially from the esters in vegetable
oils. Moles of ethanol ....................................................................................
(i) Complete the equation for this formation of biodiesel. Moles of water........................................................................................
(3)
(ii) The total volume of the mixture in part (b)(i) was doubled by the addition of more of
the inert solvent.
State and explain the effect of this addition on the equilibrium yield of DEM.
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(ii) Write an equation for the complete combustion of C17H35COOCH3. ...............................................................................................................

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(2) (iii) Using A to represent the acid and DEM to represent the ester, write an expression for
the equilibrium constant Kc for the reaction.
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(iv) In a second experiment, the equilibrium mixture was found to contain 0.85 mol of A, Methanol (CH3OH) is an important fuel that can be synthesised from carbon dioxide.
7.2 mol of ethanol, 2.1 mol of DEM and 3.4 mol of water.
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(a) The table shows some standard enthalpies of formation.
Calculate a value of Kc for the reaction and deduce its units.
Calculation............................................................................................. CO2(g) H2(g) CH3OH(g) H2O(g)
............................................................................................................... ∆HfƟ/kJ mol–1 – 394 0 – 201 – 242
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(i) Use these standard enthalpies of formation to calculate a value for the standard
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(ii) State why the standard enthalpy of formation for hydrogen gas is zero.
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(b) State and explain what happens to the yield of methanol when the total pressure is (d) The methanol produced by this synthesis has been described as a carbon-neutral fuel.
increased in this synthesis.
(i) State the meaning of the term carbon-neutral.
CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g) ...............................................................................................................
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(ii) Write an equation for the complete combustion of methanol.
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(3) (iii) The equation for the synthesis of methanol is shown below.
(c) The hydrogen required for this synthesis is formed from methane and steam in a reversible
reaction. The equation for this reaction is shown below. CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g)
CH4(g) + H2O(g) C0(g) + 3H2(g) ∆H = +206 kJ mol–1

Use this equation and your answer to part (d)(ii) to deduce an equation to represent
the overall chemical change that occurs when methanol behaves as a carbon-neutral
State and explain what happens to the yield of hydrogen in this reaction when the
fuel.
temperature is increased.
Effect on yield ................................................................................................
Explanation ....................................................................................................
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Equation ...............................................................................................
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(1)
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(Extra space) .................................................................................................
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(3)

(e) A student carried out an experiment to determine the enthalpy change when a sample of (i) Identify the species responsible for the brown colour in Test 1.
methanol was burned.
Write the simplest ionic equation for the reaction that has taken place in Test 1.
The student found that the temperature of 140 g of water increased by 7.5 °C when 0.011
mol of methanol was burned in air and the heat produced was used to warm the water. State the type of reaction that has taken place in Test 1.
Use the student’s results to calculate a value, in kJ mol –1

, for the enthalpy change when ...............................................................................................................
one mole of methanol was burned.
...............................................................................................................
(The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J K–1 g–1).
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(Extra space) ........................................................................................
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........................................................................................................................ (ii) Name the species responsible for the white precipitate in Test 2.
........................................................................................................................ Write the simplest ionic equation for the reaction that has taken place in Test 2.
........................................................................................................................ State what would be observed when an excess of dilute ammonia solution is added
to the white precipitate obtained in Test 2.
(Extra space) .................................................................................................
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(3) ...............................................................................................................
(Total 16 marks)
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(Extra space) ........................................................................................

A student investigated the chemistry of the halogens and the halide ions.
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(a) In the first two tests, the student made the following observations. (3)
(b) In two further tests, the student made the following observations.
Test Observation
1. Add chlorine water to aqueous The colourless solution turned a Test Observation
potassium iodide solution. brown colour.
The white solid produced misty
2. Add silver nitrate solution to aqueous The colourless solution produced a 3. Add concentrated sulfuric acid to
white fumes which turned
potassium chloride solution. white precipitate. solid potassium chloride.
blue litmus paper to red.
The white solid turned black. A gas

4. Add concentrated sulfuric acid to
was released that smelled of rotten
solid potassium iodide.
eggs. A yellow solid was formed.

(i) Write the simplest ionic equation for the reaction that has taken place in Test 3. Deduce why bromine can be used for killing microorganisms in swimming pool water,
even though bromine is toxic.
Identify the species responsible for the misty white fumes produced in Test 3.
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(Extra space) ........................................................................................
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(2) ...............................................................................................................
(ii) The student had read in a textbook that the equation for one of the reactions in Test 4 ...............................................................................................................
is as follows.
(Extra space) ........................................................................................
8H+ + 8I– + H2SO4 4I2 + H2S + 4H2O ...............................................................................................................

(3)
(Total 15 marks)
Write the two half-equations for this reaction.
State the role of the sulfuric acid and identify the yellow solid that is also observed in
Test 4.
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(a) A mixture of 1.50 mol of hydrogen and 1.20 mol of gaseous iodine was sealed in a
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............................................................................................................... container of volume V dm3. The mixture was left to reach equilibrium as shown by the
following equation.
...............................................................................................................
H2(g) + l2(g) 2Hl(g)
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............................................................................................................... At a given temperature, the equilibrium mixture contained 2.06 mol of hydrogen iodide.
............................................................................................................... (i) Calculate the amounts, in moles, of hydrogen and of iodine in the equilibrium mixture.
(Extra space) ........................................................................................ Moles of hydrogen ................................................................................
............................................................................................................... Moles of iodine ......................................................................................

(4) (2)
(iii) The student knew that bromine can be used for killing microorganisms in swimming (ii) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant (Kc) for this equilibrium.
pool water.
The following equilibrium is established when bromine is added to cold water. ...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
Br2(I) + H2O(I) HBrO(aq) + H+(aq) + Br–(aq) (1)
(iii) Kc for this equilibrium has no units.

Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain why this equilibrium moves to the right when
sodium hydroxide solution is added to a solution containing dissolved bromine. State why the units cancel in the expression for Kc
...............................................................................................................
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(1)

(iv) A different mixture of hydrogen, iodine and hydrogen iodide was left to reach (iii) Change: add a catalyst to the equilibrium mixture at constant temperature.
equilibrium at the same temperature in a container of the same volume.
This second equilibrium mixture contained 0.38 mol of hydrogen, 0.19 mol of iodine
and 1.94 mol of hydrogen iodide. CO(g) + H2O(g) CO2(g) + H2(g) ∆Hϴ = -41 kJ mol–1
Calculate a value for Kc for this equilibrium at this temperature.

(1)
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(iv) Change: add chlorine to the equilibrium mixture at constant temperature.
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............................................................................................................... PCl5(g) PCl3(g) + Cl2(g) ∆Hϴ = +93 kJ mol–1
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(1)
(Extra space) ........................................................................................ (Total 10 marks)
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(2)
(b) This question concerns changes made to the four equilibria shown in parts (b)(i) to (b)(iv).
In each case, use the information in the table to help you choose from the letters A to E the Ammonia is manufactured by the Haber process in which the following equilibrium is established.
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best description of what happens as a result of the change described. Write your answer in
the box. N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
Each letter may be used once, more than once or not at all.
(a) Give two features of a reaction at equilibrium.
Position of equilibrium Value of equilibrium constant, Kc Feature 1 .......................................................................................................
A remains the same same ........................................................................................................................
B moves to the right same ........................................................................................................................
C moves to the left same ........................................................................................................................
D moves to the right different Feature 2 .......................................................................................................
E moves to the left different ........................................................................................................................
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(i) Change: increase the temperature of the equilibrium mixture at constant pressure.
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(2)
ϴ
H2(g) + I2(g) 2Hl(g) ∆H = +52 kJ mol –1
(1)
(ii) Change: increase the total pressure of the equilibrium mixture at constant
temperature.
3H2(g) + N2(g) 2NH3(g) ∆Hϴ = -92 kJ mol–1
(1)

(b) Explain why a catalyst has no effect on the position of an equilibrium. (ii) Use the diagram to state the effect of an increase in temperature at constant
pressure on the yield of ammonia. Use Le Chatelier's principle to explain this effect.
........................................................................................................................
Effect on yield ........................................................................................
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Explanation ............................................................................................
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(Extra space) .................................................................................................
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(2) ...............................................................................................................
(c) The diagram shows how the equilibrium yield of ammonia varies with changes in pressure ...............................................................................................................
and temperature.
(Extra space) ........................................................................................
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(3)
(d) At equilibrium, with a pressure of 35 MPa and a temperature of 600 K, the yield of
ammonia is 65%.
(i) State why industry uses a temperature higher than 600 K.
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(1)
(ii) State why industry uses a pressure lower than 35 MPa.

Do not include references to safety.
(i) Use the diagram to state the effect of an increase in pressure at constant ...............................................................................................................
temperature on the yield of ammonia. Use Le Chatelier's principle to explain this
effect. ...............................................................................................................
(1)
Effect on yield ........................................................................................ (Total 12 marks)
Explanation ............................................................................................ At high temperatures and in the presence of a catalyst, sulfur trioxide decomposes according to
20 the following equation.
............................................................................................................... ∆Hϴ = +196 kJ mol–1
2SO3(g) 2SO2(g) + O2(g)
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(a) In an experiment, 8.0mol of sulfur trioxide were placed in a container of volume 12.0 dm3
............................................................................................................... and allowed to come to equilibrium.
At temperature T1 there were 1.4 mol of oxygen in the equilibrium mixture.
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(i) Calculate the amount, in moles, of sulfur trioxide and of sulfur dioxide in the
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equilibrium mixture.
(Extra space) ........................................................................................
Amount of sulfur trioxide .......................................................................
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(3)
Amount of sulfur dioxide ........................................................................
(2)

(ii) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equilibrium. (c) The experiment was repeated in the original container but at temperature T2
The value of Kc was smaller than the value at temperature T1
............................................................................................................... State which is the higher temperature, T1 or T2
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(1) Higher temperature ........................................................................................
(iii) Deduce the units of Kc for this equilibrium.
Explanation ....................................................................................................
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(1)
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(iv) Calculate a value of Kc for this equilibrium at temperature T1
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(If you were unable to complete the calculations in part (a)(i) you should assume that
the amount of sulfur trioxide in the equilibrium mixture was 5.8 mol and the amount of (Extra space) .................................................................................................
sulfur dioxide was 2.1 mol. These are not the correct values.)
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(Total 12 marks)
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A sample of nitrogen dioxide gas (NO2) was prepared by the reaction of copper with
............................................................................................................... 21 concentrated nitric acid.
............................................................................................................... (a) (i) Balance the equation for the reaction of copper with concentrated nitric acid.
(Extra space) ........................................................................................ Cu + ........ HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + ........ NO2 + ........ H2O
(1)
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(3) (ii) Give the oxidation state of nitrogen in each of the following compounds.
(b) The experiment was repeated at the same temperature using the same amount of sulfur
HNO3 ........................................................
trioxide but in a larger container.
State the effect, if any, of this change on:
NO2 ..........................................................
(2)
(i) the amount, in moles, of oxygen in the new equilibrium mixture
(iii) Deduce the half-equation for the conversion of HNO3 into NO2 in this reaction.
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(1)
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(ii) the value of Kc (1)
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(1)

(b) The following equilibrium is established between colourless dinitrogen tetraoxide gas (iii) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain why the amount of NO 2 decreases when the
(N2O4) and dark brown nitrogen dioxide gas. pressure is increased at constant temperature.
N2O4(g) 2NO2(g) ΔH = 58 kJ mol–1 .............................................................................................................
(i) Give two features of a reaction at equilibrium. .............................................................................................................
Feature 1 ............................................................................................ .............................................................................................................
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(2)
Feature 2 ............................................................................................ (Total 10 marks)
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The following dynamic equilibrium was established at temperature T in a closed container.
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(2) P(g) + 2Q(g) 2R(g) ΔHο = –50 kJ mol–1
(ii) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain why the mixture of gases becomes darker in The value of Kc for the reaction was 68.0 mol–1 dm3 when the equilibrium mixture contained
colour when the mixture is heated at constant pressure. 3.82 mol of P and 5.24 mol of R.
............................................................................................................. (a) Give the meaning of the term dynamic equilibrium.
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(2)
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(2)
(b) Write an expression for Kc for this reaction.
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(1)

(c) The volume of the container was 10.0 dm3. (a) In an experiment, at a fixed temperature, an equilibrium mixture contained the following
23 amounts, in moles, of each component.
Calculate the concentration, in mol dm–3, of Q in the equilibrium mixture.
CH3CH2COOH CH3CH2OH CH3CH2COOCH2CH3 H 2O
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0.0424 0.0525 0.0745 0.0813
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...................................................................................................................... Use the data in the table above to calculate a value for the equilibrium constant, Kc, at this
fixed temperature.
...................................................................................................................... Record your answer to the appropriate precision.
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(Extra space) ............................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................

(2)
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(4) (b) If the mixture is uncovered during the time it is left to reach equilibrium, some of the ester
formed will evaporate.
(d) State the effect, if any, on the equilibrium amount of P of increasing the temperature. Explain why a smaller volume of sodium hydroxide would then be required in the titration
All other factors are unchanged. compared with the volume for the covered mixture.
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(1)
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(e) State the effect, if any, on the equilibrium amount of P of using a container of larger volume.
All other factors are unchanged. ........................................................................................................................
(2)
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(1)
(a) State why it is necessary to maintain a constant temperature in an experiment to measure
(f) State the effect, if any, on the value of Kc of increasing the temperature. 24 an equilibrium constant.
All other factors are unchanged.
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(1)
(b) Suggest one method for maintaining a constant temperature in an experiment.
(g) State the effect, if any, on the value of Kc of using a container of larger volume.
All other factors are unchanged. ........................................................................................................................
(1)
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(1)
Oxygen and ozone (O3) both occur as gases in the upper atmosphere.
(h) Deduce the value of the equilibrium constant, at temperature T, for the reaction 25 Chlorine atoms catalyse the decomposition of ozone and contribute to the formation of a hole in
the ozone layer.
2R(g) P(g) + 2Q(g) These chlorine atoms are formed from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) such as CF3Cl
...................................................................................................................... (a) (i) Give the IUPAC name of CF3Cl
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(1)
(1)
(Total 12 marks)

(ii) Complete the following equation that shows the formation of a chlorine atom from a (d) Chemists supported the legislation to ban the use of CFCs. Modern refrigerators use
molecule of CF3Cl pentane rather than CFCs as refrigerants.
With reference to its formula, state why pentane is a more environmentally acceptable
refrigerant.
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(1)
(1)
(Total 9 marks)
(iii) State what the • represents in Cl•
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(1)
Synthesis gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Methanol can be manufactured
26 from synthesis gas in a reversible reaction as shown by the following equation.
(b) Write two equations that show how chlorine atoms catalyse the decomposition of ozone
into oxygen.
CO(g) + 2H2(g) CH3OH(g) ΔHο = –91 kJ mol–1
Equation 1 ....................................................................................................
(a) A sample of synthesis gas containing 0.240 mol of carbon monoxide and 0.380 mol of
Equation 2 .................................................................................................... hydrogen was sealed together with a catalyst in a container of volume 1.50 dm3.
(2) When equilibrium was established at temperature T1 the equilibrium mixture contained
0.170 mol of carbon monoxide.
(c) An equilibrium is established between oxygen and ozone molecules as shown below.
Calculate the amount, in moles, of methanol and the amount, in moles, of hydrogen in the
3O2(g) 2O3(g) ΔH = +284 kJ mol–1 equilibrium mixture.
(i) State Le Chatelier’s principle. Methanol .....................................................................................................
............................................................................................................. Hydrogen .....................................................................................................

(2)
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(b) A different sample of synthesis gas was allowed to reach equilibrium in a similar container
.............................................................................................................
of volume 1.50 dm3 at temperature T1
(1)
(ii) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain how an increase in temperature causes an At equilibrium, the mixture contained 0.210 mol of carbon monoxide, 0.275 mol of hydrogen
increase in the equilibrium yield of ozone. and 0.0820 mol of methanol.
............................................................................................................. (i) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc for this reaction.
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(1)
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(2)

(ii) Calculate a value for Kc for the reaction at temperature T1 and state its units. (e) One industrial use of methanol is in the production of biodiesel from vegetable oils such as
Calculation ….......................................................................................
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.............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................. Give the formula of one compound in biodiesel that is formed by the reaction of methanol
with the vegetable oil shown above.
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Units .................................................................................................... (1)
(Total 13 marks)
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(4)
(iii) State the effect, if any, on the value of Kc of adding more hydrogen to the equilibrium
mixture. Sulfuric acid is made from SO3 which can be manufactured in a series of stages from iron(II)
27 disulfide (FeS2), found in the mineral iron pyrites.
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(1) (a) In the first stage, FeS2 is roasted in air to form iron(III) oxide and sulfur dioxide.
(c) The temperature of the mixture in part (b) was changed to T2 and the mixture was left to (i) Balance the following equation for this reaction.
reach a new equilibrium position. At this new temperature the equilibrium concentration of
methanol had increased. ..........FeS2 + ..........O2 → ..........Fe2O3 + ..........SO2
(1)
Deduce which of T1 or T2 is the higher temperature and explain your answer.
(ii) Deduce the oxidation state of sulfur in each of the following compounds.
Higher temperature ......................................................................................
SO2 .....................................................................................................
Explanation ..................................................................................................
FeS2.....................................................................................................
............................................................................................................. (2)
............................................................................................................. (b) In the second stage of the manufacture of sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide reacts with oxygen.
(3) The equation for the equilibrium that is established is shown below.
(d) The following reaction has been suggested as an alternative method for the production of
SO2(g) + O2(g) SO3(g) ΔH = –98 kJ mol–1
methanol.
CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g)

State and explain the effect of an increase in temperature on the equilibrium yield of SO3
The hydrogen used in this method is obtained from the electrolysis of water.
Effect of increase in temperature on yield ..................................................
Suggest one possible environmental disadvantage of the production of hydrogen by
Explanation …..............................................................................................
electrolysis.
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(1)

(c) In the extraction of iron, carbon monoxide reacts with iron(III) oxide. Write an equation for Extraction process 3
this reaction and state the role of the carbon monoxide. The modern process uses the electrolysis of aqueous solutions of very pure zinc sulfate. The first
step in this process is the same as the first step in Extraction process 2. The second step uses
Equation ...................................................................................................... sulfuric acid made from the SO2 collected in the first step. The third step involves the electrolysis
of zinc sulfate solution to form pure zinc.
Role of the carbon monoxide .......................................................................
(2) 2ZnS(s) + 3O2(g) → 2ZnO(s) + 2SO2(g)
(Total 8 marks)
ZnO(s) + H2SO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + H2O(l)
ZnSO4(aq) Zn(s)
The method of extraction of zinc has changed as different ores containing the element have (a) In the first stage of Extraction process 1 the following equilibrium is established when zinc
28 been discovered and as technology has improved. carbonate is heated in a closed container.
Extraction process 1 ZnCO3(s) ZnO(s) + CO2(g)

In the earliest process, calamine (impure zinc carbonate) was heated with charcoal in
earthenware pots. This two-stage process gave a low yield of zinc. Use Le Chatelier’s principle to suggest and explain the effect on the yield of zinc oxide of
allowing the carbon dioxide to escape from the container.
ZnCO3(s) → ZnO(s) + CO2(g)
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ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g)
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Extraction process 2
Deposits of calamine were being used up and a new two-stage process was developed using ......................................................................................................................
zinc sulfide ores. All of the waste gases from this process were released into the atmosphere.
......................................................................................................................
2ZnS(s) + 3O2(g) → 2ZnO(s) + 2SO2(g)
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ZnO(s) + C(s) → Zn(s) + CO(g)
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(3)
(b) State and explain one environmental reason why Extraction process 3 is an improvement
over Extraction process 2.
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(3)

(c) Give one reason why Extraction process 3 is an expensive method of making zinc but one The reaction of methane with steam produces hydrogen for use in many industrial processes.
which is justified in terms of the product formed.
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...................................................................................................................... CH4(g) + 2H2O(g) CO2(g) + 4H2(g) ∆Hο = +165 kJ mol–1
...................................................................................................................... (a) Initially, 1.0 mol of methane and 2.0 mol of steam were placed in a flask and heated with a
catalyst until equilibrium was established. The equilibrium mixture contained 0.25 mol of
......................................................................................................................
carbon dioxide.
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(i) Calculate the amounts, in moles, of methane, steam and hydrogen in the equilibrium
(2)
mixture.
(d) Deduce the half-equation for the formation of zinc from zinc ions during the electrolysis of
Moles of methane ...............................................................................
zinc sulfate solution and identify the electrode at which this reaction occurs.
Moles of steam …................................................................................
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Moles of hydrogen ..............................................................................
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(3)
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(ii) The volume of the flask was 5.0 dm3. Calculate the concentration, in mol dm–3, of
...................................................................................................................... methane in the equilibrium mixture.
(2)
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(e) Identify one reaction from the three extraction processes that is not a redox reaction and
state the type of reaction that it is. In terms of redox, state what happens to the carbon in .............................................................................................................
Extraction process 2. (1)
...................................................................................................................... (b) The table below shows the equilibrium concentration of each gas in a different equilibrium
mixture in the same flask and at temperature T.
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gas CH4(g) H2O(g) CO2(g) H2(g)
......................................................................................................................
concentration /
...................................................................................................................... 0.10 0.48 0.15 0.25
mol dm–3
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(i) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction.
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(3) .............................................................................................................
(f) Zinc and magnesium both react with steam in a similar way. Write an equation for the
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reaction of zinc with steam and name the products of this reaction.
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(1)
...................................................................................................................... (ii) Calculate a value for Kc at temperature T and give its units.
...................................................................................................................... Calculation ..........................................................................................
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(2)
(Total 15 marks)
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Units of Kc ............................................................................................
(3)
(c) The mixture in part (b) was placed in a flask of volume greater than 5.0 dm3 and allowed to (b) Hydrogen is used to convert oleic acid into stearic acid as shown by the following equation.
reach equilibrium at temperature T.
State and explain the effect on the amount of hydrogen.
+ H2 CH3(CH2)16COOH
Effect on amount of hydrogen ..................................................................... oleic acid stearic acid
Explanation ..................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... (i) Use your knowledge of the chemistry of alkenes to deduce the type of reaction that
has occurred in this conversion.
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...................................................................................................................... (1)
(3)
(ii) State the type of stereoisomerism shown by oleic acid.
(d) Explain why the amount of hydrogen decreases when the mixture in part (b) reaches
equilibrium at a lower temperature. .............................................................................................................
(1)
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(c) Hydrogen reacts with nitrogen in the Haber Process. The equation for the equilibrium that is
...................................................................................................................... established is shown below.
...................................................................................................................... N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
...................................................................................................................... (i) State Le Chatelier’s principle.

(2)
(Total 13 marks) .............................................................................................................
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(1)
(ii) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain why an increase in the total pressure of this
Hydrogen gas is used in the chemical industry. equilibrium results in an increase in the equilibrium yield of ammonia.
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(a) Tungsten is extracted by passing hydrogen over heated tungsten oxide (WO3). .............................................................................................................
(i) State the role of the hydrogen in this reaction. .............................................................................................................
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(1)
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(ii) Write an equation for this reaction. (2)
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(1)
(iii) State one risk of using hydrogen gas in metal extractions.
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(1)

(d) Hydrogen reacts with oxygen in an exothermic reaction as shown by the following equation. (iii) Calculate a value for Kc for this equilibrium at this temperature. Explain why this Kc
value has no units.
H2(g) + O2(g) → H2O(g) ∆H = –242 kJ mol–1
Calculation ..........................................................................................
Use the information in the equation and the data in the following table to calculate a value .............................................................................................................
for the bond enthalpy of the H–H bond.
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O–H O=O .............................................................................................................
Mean bond enthalpy / kJ mol–1 + 463 + 496 Explanation .........................................................................................
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...................................................................................................................... (3)
...................................................................................................................... (b) For this equilibrium, predict the effect of an increase in temperature on each of the
following.
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(i) the amount, in moles, of ester at equilibrium
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(3) .............................................................................................................
(Total 11 marks) (1)
(ii) the time taken to reach equilibrium
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(1)
A mixture was prepared using 1.00 mol of propanoic acid, 2.00 mol of ethanol and 5.00 mol of
31 water. At a given temperature, the mixture was left to reach equilibrium according to the following (iii) the value of Kc
equation.
.............................................................................................................
CH3CH2COOH + CH3CH2OH CH3CH2COOCH2CH3 + H2O ∆Hο = –22 kJ mol–1 (1)
(Total 10 marks)
The equilibrium mixture contained 0.54 mol of the ester ethyl propanoate.
(a) (i) Calculate the amounts, in moles, of propanoic acid, of ethanol and of water in this
equilibrium mixture.
Carbon monoxide and hydrogen are used in the manufacture of methanol. An equilibrium is
Moles of propanoic acid ...................................................................... 32 established according to the following equation.
Moles of ethanol .................................................................................
Cu catalyst
Moles of water .................................................................................... CO(g) + 2H2(g) CH3OH(g) ∆H = –9l kJ mol–1
(3)
(a) Give two features of a reaction at equilibrium.
(ii) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equilibrium.
Feature 1 .....................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(1) Feature 2 ......................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(2)

(b) Explain why an increase in temperature causes a decrease in the equilibrium yield of In the past 150 years, three different processes have been used to extract bromine from
methanol.
33 potassium bromide. These processes are illustrated below.
...................................................................................................................... Extraction Process 1
...................................................................................................................... 2KBr + MnO2 + 2H2SO4 → MnSO4 + K2SO4 + 2H2O + Br2
...................................................................................................................... Extraction Process 2

(2)
The reaction of solid potassium bromide with concentrated sulfuric acid.
(c) (i) State what is meant by the term catalyst.
Extraction Process 3
.............................................................................................................
The reaction of aqueous potassium bromide with chlorine gas.
.............................................................................................................
(1) (a) Write a half-equation for the conversion of MnO2 in acid solution into Mn2+ ions and water.
(ii) State the effect, if any, of the copper catalyst on the position of this equilibrium at a In terms of electrons, state what is meant by the term oxidising agent and identify the
fixed temperature. oxidising agent in the overall reaction.
............................................................................................................. ......................................................................................................................
(1)
......................................................................................................................
(d) Two methods are used to produce carbon monoxide from natural gas. Equations for these
two methods are shown below. ......................................................................................................................
Method 1 CH4 + H2O → 2CO + 3H2 ......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
Method 2 CH4 + CO2 → 2CO + 2H2
......................................................................................................................
The manufacture of methanol from these sources of carbon monoxide has been described
(3)
as carbon neutral.
(b) Write an equation for Extraction Process 2 and an equation for Extraction Process 3.
(i) ...................................................................................................................... Calculate the percentage atom economy for the extraction of bromine from potassium
bromide by Extraction Process 3. Suggest why Extraction Process 3 is the method in
......................................................................................................................
large-scale use today.
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(1)
(ii) Show how combining the equations from these two methods can lead to the 1:2 mol ......................................................................................................................
ratio of carbon monoxide to hydrogen required for this synthesis of methanol.
......................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 8 marks)
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(5)

(c) Bromine has been used for more than 70 years to treat the water in swimming pools. (b) The industrial manufacture of methanol using this reaction is carried out at a compromise
The following equilibrium is established when bromine is added to water. temperature of 400 °C under a pressure of 20 MPa in the presence of a Cr2O3/ZnO
catalyst.
Br2 + H2O HBrO + HBr
(i) Justify the use of a compromise temperature.
Give the oxidation state of bromine in HBr and in HBrO
.............................................................................................................
Deduce what will happen to this equilibrium as the HBrO reacts with micro-organisms in the
swimming pool water. Explain your answer. .............................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... (ii) What effect, other than on the yield, does the use of high pressure have on the
reaction?
......................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... (3)
(Total 7 marks)
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
The study of equilibrium constants enables chemists to calculate the composition of equilibrium
...................................................................................................................... 35 mixtures.
...................................................................................................................... (a) The expression for an equilibrium constant, Kc, for a homogeneous equilibrium is given
(4) below.
(Total 12 marks)
Kc =
(i) Write an equation for the forward reaction.

Methanol is a useful liquid fuel that can be produced by direct combination of carbon monoxide
34 and hydrogen. .............................................................................................................
CO(g) + 2H2(g) CH3OH(g) ΔHο = –91 kJ mol–1 (ii) Deduce the units of Kc
(a) Explain why a low temperature and a high pressure favour a high yield of methanol in this .............................................................................................................
reaction.
.............................................................................................................
Low temperature ..........................................................................................
(iii) State what can be deduced from the fact that the value of Kc is larger when the
...................................................................................................................... equilibrium is established at a lower temperature.
...................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................
(3)
High pressure ..............................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(4)

(b) When a 0.218 mol sample of hydrogen iodide was heated in a flask of volume V dm3, the A method of synthesising ammonia directly from nitrogen and hydrogen was developed by Fritz
36 Haber. On an industrial scale, this synthesis requires a high temperature, a high pressure and a
following equilibrium was established at 700 K.
catalyst and is very expensive to operate.
2HI(g) H2(g) + I2(g)
(a) Use the data given below to calculate a value for the enthalpy of formation of ammonia
The equilibrium mixture was found to contain 0.023 mol of hydrogen.
Bond N ≡N H–H N–H
(i) Calculate the number of moles of iodine and the number of moles of hydrogen iodide
in the equilibrium mixture. Mean bond enthalpy/kJ
945 436 391
Number of moles of iodine .................................................................. mol–1
(3)
Number of moles of hydrogen iodide ..................................................
(b) A manager in charge of ammonia production wished to increase the daily production of
............................................................................................................. ammonia and reduce the production costs. How would a chemist explain the factors that
would influence the commercial efficiency of this production process?
(ii) Write an expression for Kc for the equilibrium. (8)
(Total 11 marks)
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(iii) State why the volume of the flask need not be known when calculating a value for Kc.
In the Haber Process for the manufacture of ammonia, nitrogen and hydrogen react as shown in
............................................................................................................. 37 the equation.
............................................................................................................. N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) ∆Hο = –92 kJ mol–1
(iv) Calculate the value of Kc at 700 K. The table shows the percentage yield of ammonia, under different conditions of pressure and
temperature, when the reaction has reached dynamic equilibrium.
.............................................................................................................
............................................................................................................. Temperature / K 600 800 1000
............................................................................................................. % yield of ammonia at 10 MPa 50 10 2
............................................................................................................. % yield of ammonia at 20 MPa 60 16 4
(v) Calculate the value of Kc at 700 K for the equilibrium % yield of ammonia at 50 MPa 75 25 7
H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)

(a) Explain the meaning of the term dynamic equilibrium.
.............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(7)
(2)
(Total 10 marks)
(b) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to explain why, at a given temperature, the percentage yield of
ammonia increases with an increase in overall pressure.
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(3)

(c) Give a reason why a high pressure of 50 MPa is not normally used in the Haber Process. (ii) Use the diagram to deduce whether the forward reaction is exothermic or
endothermic.
...................................................................................................................... Explain your answer.
(1)
The forward reaction is .......................................................................
(d) Many industrial ammonia plants operate at a compromise temperature of about 800 K.
Explanation .........................................................................................
(i) State and explain, by using Le Chatelier’s principle, one advantage, other than cost,
of using a temperature lower than 800 K. .............................................................................................................
Advantage .......................................................................................... .............................................................................................................

(6)
Explanation .........................................................................................
(b) When a 0.218 mol sample of hydrogen iodide was heated in a flask of volume V dm3,
............................................................................................................. the following equilibrium was established at 700 K.
(ii) State the major advantage of using a temperature higher than 800 K. 2HI(g) H2(g) + I2(g)
............................................................................................................. The equilibrium mixture was found to contain 0.023 mol of hydrogen.
(iii) Hence explain why 800 K is referred to as a compromise temperature. (i) Calculate the number of moles of iodine and the number of moles of hydrogen iodide
in the equilibrium mixture.
.............................................................................................................
(5)
Number of moles of iodine...................................................................
(Total 11 marks)
Number of moles of hydrogen iodide …................................................
.............................................................................................................
(ii) Write an expression for Kc for the equilibrium.

(a) The diagram below shows the effect of temperature and pressure on the equilibrium yield
38 of the product in a gaseous equilibrium.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(iii) State why the volume of the flask need not be known when calculating a value for Kc.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(iv) Calculate the value of Kc at 700 K.
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(i) Use the diagram to deduce whether the forward reaction involves an increase or a
decrease in the number of moles of gas. Explain your answer. .............................................................................................................
Change in number of moles ................................................................
Explanation .........................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................

(v) Calculate the value of Kc at 700 K for the equilibrium (b) State and explain the effect of an increase in pressure, and the effect of an increase in
temperature, on the yield of nitrogen monoxide in the above equilibrium.
H2(g) + I2(g) 2HI(g)
Effect of an increase in pressure on the yield .............................................
.............................................................................................................
Explanation ..................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(7) ......................................................................................................................
(Total 13 marks)
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......................................................................................................................
The standard enthalpy of formation, ΔHf for O3(g) is + 142 kJ mol–1. In which one of the following
39 Effect of an increase in temperature on the yield ........................................
would both the changes shown increase the amount of O2 gas in an equilibrium mixture
containing only O2(g) and O3(g)? Explanation ..................................................................................................
A increasing the temperature and increasing the pressure ......................................................................................................................
B increasing the temperature and decreasing the pressure ......................................................................................................................

(6)
C decreasing the temperature and increasing the pressure
(c) Nitrogen monoxide, NO, is formed when silver metal reduces nitrate ions, NO in acid
D decreasing the temperature and decreasing the pressure
(Total 1 mark)
solution.
At high temperatures, nitrogen is oxidised by oxygen to form nitrogen monoxide in a reversible (i) Deduce the oxidation state of nitrogen in NO and in NO
40 reaction as shown in the equation below.
NO.......................................................................................................
N2(g) + O2(g) 2NO(g) ∆Hο = +180 kJ mol–1
NO ....................................................................................................
(a) In terms of electrons, give the meaning of the term oxidation.
...................................................................................................................... (ii) Write a half-equation for the reduction of NO ions in acid solution to form nitrogen
(1) monoxide and water.
.............................................................................................................
(iii) Write a half-equation for the oxidation of silver metal to Ag+(aq) ions.
.............................................................................................................
(iv) Hence, deduce an overall equation for the reaction between silver metal and nitrate
ions in acid solution.
.............................................................................................................
(5)
(Total 12 marks)

(a) The expression for an equilibrium constant, Kc, for a homogeneous equilibrium reaction is (iv) Another 36.8 g sample of N2O4 was heated to the same temperature as in the original
41 given below. experiment, but in a larger flask. State the effect, if any, of this change on the position
of equilibrium and on the value of Kc compared with the original experiment.
Effect on the position of equilibrium ...................................................
Effect on the value of Kc ......................................................................

(i) Write an equation for the forward reaction.
(9)
(Total 12 marks)
.............................................................................................................
(ii) Deduce the units of Kc
.............................................................................................................
The following information concerns the equilibrium gas-phase synthesis of methanol.
(iii) State what can be deduced from the fact that the value of Kc is larger when the 42
equilibrium is established at a lower temperature.
CO(g) + 2H2(g) CH3OH(g)
.............................................................................................................
(3) At equilibrium, when the temperature is 68 °C, the total pressure is 1.70 MPa.
The number of moles of CO, H2 and CH3OH present are 0.160, 0.320 and 0.180, respectively.
(b) A 36.8 g sample of N2O4 was heated in a closed flask of volume 16.0 dm3. An equilibrium
was established at a constant temperature according to the following equation. Thermodynamic data are given below.
N2O4(g) 2NO2(g) Substance ΔH / kJ mol−1 S / J K-1 mol-1

The equilibrium mixture was found to contain 0.180 mol of N2O4
CO(g) −110 198
(i) Calculate the number of moles of N2O4 in the 36.8 g sample.
H2(g) 0 131
.............................................................................................................
CH3OH(g) −201 240
.............................................................................................................
Which one of the following statements applies to this equilibrium?
(ii) Calculate the number of moles of NO2 in the equilibrium mixture.
A The value of Kp increases if the temperature is raised.
.............................................................................................................
B The value of Kp increases if the pressure is raised.
.............................................................................................................
C The yield of methanol decreases if the temperature is lowered.
(iii) Write an expression for Kc and calculate its value under these conditions.
D The yield of methanol decreases if the pressure is lowered.
Expression for Kc .................................................................................
(Total 1 mark)
............................................................................................................. (a) Hydrogen used in the Haber Process is produced in the following dynamic equilibrium
43 reaction.
Calculation ..........................................................................................
CH4(g) + H2O(g) CO(g) + 3H2(g)
.............................................................................................................
(i) In terms of rates and of concentrations, what does the term dynamic equilibrium
.............................................................................................................
mean?
.............................................................................................................
Rates ..................................................................................................
Concentrations …................................................................................

(ii) State how an increase in pressure will affect the equilibrium yield of hydrogen. When one mole of ammonia is heated to a high temperature, 50% dissociates according to the
44 following equilibrium.
Equilibrium yield ................................................................................. 2NH3(g) ⇌ N2(g) + 3H2(g)
Explanation ......................................................................................... What is the total number of moles of gas present in the equilibrium mixture?
(iii) The equilibrium yield of hydrogen is reduced when the reaction is carried out at a A 1.5
lower temperature. What can be deduced about the enthalpy change in this reaction?
B 2.0
.............................................................................................................
C 2.5
(iv) Explain why the equilibrium yield is unchanged when a catalyst is introduced.
D 3.0
............................................................................................................. (Total 1 mark)
............................................................................................................. Methanol is synthesised from carbon monoxide and hydrogen according to the equation below.
(8)
45
CO(g) + 2H2(g)⇌ CH3OH(g) ∆H = −91 kJ mol−1
(b) Ammonia is produced in the Haber Process according to the following equation.
Which one of the following changes would not affect the value of the equilibrium constant and
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) ΔHf = –92 kJ mol–1 would not increase the yield of methanol?
Typical operating conditions are 450 °C and 20 MPa (200 bar). A increase in temperature
(i) Explain why 450 °C is a compromise temperature. B decrease in temperature
............................................................................................................. C increase in pressure
............................................................................................................. D decrease in pressure

(Total 1 mark)
.............................................................................................................
Normal water and heavy water react together to form isotopicaily mixed water according to the
............................................................................................................. 46 equation
(ii) Explain why 20 MPa is a compromise pressure. H2O(l) + D2O(l) ⇌ 2HDO(l)
............................................................................................................. The standard enthalpy of formation of H2O(l) is −286 kJ mol−1, that of D2O(l) is −294 kJ mol−1,
and that of HDO(l) is −290 kJ mol−1. Which one of the following best represents the variation with
............................................................................................................. temperature of the yield of HDO at equilibrium?
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
(6)
(Total 14 marks)
(Total 1 mark)

The equilibrium constant, Kc, for a reaction which leads to ozone (O3) formation is The graph shows the equilibrium percentage of ammonia present during the formation of
47 49 ammonia by the Haber process:
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3 ∆H = −92 kJ mol−1
More ozone is formed as the temperature rises. Which one of the following is true at equilibrium?
A When ozone molecules collide with nitrogen they may form nitrogen monoxide.
B The enthalpy change for the reaction has a negative sign.
C Less ozone is formed at high pressure.
D At a fixed temperature, the magnitude of Kc increases as the concentration of NO

decreases.
(Total 1 mark)
Phosphorus(V) chloride decomposes at high temperatures into phosphorus(III) chloride and

x axis
48 chlorine according to the equation.
Which one of the following are correct labels for the graph?
PCl5(g) ⇌ PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
x axis Curve A Curve B
Which one of the graphs best represents the variation with pressure of the yield of chlorine at
equilibrium? A temperature high pressure low pressure
B temperature low pressure high pressure
C pressure high temperature low temperature
D pressure low temperature high temperature

(Total 1 mark)
A weak acid HA dissociates in aqueous solution as shown below

(Total 1 mark)
50
HA(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + A−(aq) ∆H = +20 kJ mol−1
Which one of the following changes will result in a decrease in the pH of an aqueous solution of
the acid?
A addition of a little aqueous sodium hydroxide solution
B raising the temperature of the solution
C dissolving a little of the sodium salt, NaA, in the solution
D adding a platinum catalyst to the solution

(Total 1 mark)

A compound X is formed during a gas phase reaction. The graphs below show how the When one mole of ammonia is heated to a given temperature, 50 per cent of the compound
51 percentage of a compound X present at equilibrium varies with temperature and pressure.
53 dissociates and the following equilibrium is established.
NH3(g) ⇌ ½ N2 (g) + H2 (g)
What is the total number of moles of gas present in this mixture?
A 1.5
B 2.0
C 2.5
D 3.0
(Total 1 mark)
Temperature Pressure The ester methyl ethanoate is hydrolysed as shown in the following equation.
54
Which one of the following statements concerning the formation of X is correct? CH3COOCH3(l) + H2O(l) CH3COOH(l) + CH3OH(l) ΔH = +3 kJ mol−1
A The reaction is exothermic and involves a decrease in the number of moles of gas. A 3 mol sample of methyl ethanoate was mixed with 3 mol of water and left to reach equilibrium
at 298 K. The equilibrium yield of ethanoic acid was 2 mol. The value of Kc for this reaction at
B The reaction is exothermic and involves no change in the number of moles of gas. 298 K is
C The reaction is exothermic and involves an increase in the number of moles of gas. A
D The reaction is endothermic and involves a decrease in the number of moles of gas.
(Total 1 mark) B
A sample of chlorine gas was sealed in a tube, heated and an equilibrium was established.
52 C 2
Cl2(g) ⇌ 2Cl(g)
D 4
Which one of the following is not true? (Total 1 mark)
A The concentration of chlorine atoms remains the same when a catalyst is added to the Methanol can be synthesised from carbon monoxide by the reversible reaction shown below.
55
tube.
CO(g) + 2H2(g) CH3OH(g) ΔH = –91 kJ mol–1
B Increase in temperature causes an increase in the concentration of chlorine atoms.
The process operates at a pressure of 5 MPa and a temperature of 700 K in the presence of a
C Increase in pressure causes an increase in the concentration of chlorine atoms relative to copper-containing catalyst. This reaction can reach dynamic equilibrium.
chlorine molecules.
(a) By reference to rates and concentrations, explain the meaning of the term dynamic
D Addition of more chlorine gas to the tube causes an increase in the concentration of equilibrium.
chlorine atoms.
(Total 1 mark) ......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(2)
(b) Explain why a high yield of methanol is favoured by high pressure.
......................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................
(2)

(c) Suggest two reasons why the operation of this process at a pressure much higher than (ii) Calculate the number of moles in the original 21.3 g of nitrogen dioxide and hence
5 MPa would be very expensive. calculate the number of moles of nitrogen dioxide present in this equilibrium mixture.
Reason 1....................................................................................................... Original number of moles of NO2 ................................................................
Reason 2....................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... Number of moles of NO2 at equilibrium ...............................................

(2)
.............................................................................................................
(d) State the effect of an increase in temperature on the equilibrium yield of methanol and (4)
explain your answer.
(b) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction. Calculate the value of
Effect............................................................................................................. this constant at temperature T and give its units.
Explanation.................................................................................................... Expression for Kc ..........................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... Calculation ....................................................................................................
(3)
......................................................................................................................
(e) If a catalyst were not used in this process, the operating temperature would have to be
greater than 700 K. Suggest why an increased temperature would be required. ......................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................
(1)
(Total 10 marks)
......................................................................................................................
(4)
(c) The total number of moles of gas in the flask is 0.683. Use the ideal gas equation to
determine the temperature T at which the total pressure in the flask is 3.30 × 105 Pa.
Nitrogen dioxide dissociates according to the following equation. (The gas constant R = 8.31 J K–1mol–1)
56
2NO2(g) 2NO(g) + O2(g) ......................................................................................................................
When 21.3 g of nitrogen dioxide were heated to a constant temperature, T, in a flask of volume ......................................................................................................................
11.5 dm3, an equilibrium mixture was formed which contained 7.04 g of oxygen. ......................................................................................................................
(a) (i) Calculate the number of moles of oxygen present in this equilibrium mixture and ......................................................................................................................
deduce the number of moles of nitrogen monoxide also present in this equilibrium
mixture. ......................................................................................................................
(3)
Number of moles Of O2 at equilibrium .................................................
.............................................................................................................
Number of moles of NO at equilibrium .................................................

(d) State the effect on the equilibrium yield of oxygen and on the value of Kc when the same
mass of nitrogen dioxide is heated to the same temperature T, but in a different flask of
greater volume.
Yield of oxygen .............................................................................................
Value of Kc ....................................................................................................
(2)
(Total 13 marks)
Hydrogen is produced by the reaction between steam and methane when the following dynamic
57 equilibrium is established.
CH4(g) + H2O(g) CO(g) + 3H2(g) ΔH = +206 kJ mol–1
(a) Use Le Chatelier’s principle to predict the separate effects of an increase in temperature
and of an increase in pressure on the yield of hydrogen obtained in the above reaction. In
each case, explain your answer.
(6)
(b) State how, and explain why, the use of a catalyst might or might not change the equilibrium
yield of hydrogen, and also the amount of hydrogen produced, in a given time.
(4)
(Total 10 marks)
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(iii) A nickel catalyst is used in the first stage.

Hydrogen is produced in industry from methane and steam in a two-stage process.

............................................................................................................... Effect ..............................................................................................................

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........................................................................................................................ (a) Write an equation for this equilibrium.

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(a) Deduce the amounts of X(aq) and Y(aq) at equilibrium.

[Y] = ...................... mol dm−3

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H–H bond enthalpy = ............................... kJ mol−1

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........................................................................................................................ CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g)

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Bromocresol green 3.8–5.4

Bromothymol blue 6.0–7.6

Thymol blue 8.0–9.6

(b) A student obtained the titration results given in Table 1. ........................................................................................................................

Initial burette reading / cm3 0.10 4.65 8.65 12.85

Justification .................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................

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NH3(g) N2(g) + H2(g) ........................................................................................................................

C 2.5 Effect .....................................................................................................

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Deduce the name of the type of reaction that occurs in Reaction 3.

Identify one bond in (CH3)2CHCH2CN and a different bond in (CH3)2CHCH2COOH that

Give the IUPAC name of (CH3)2CHCH2Br (CH3)2CHCH2COOH + CH3CH2OH (CH3)2CHCH2COOCH2CH3 + H2O

(Extra space) ..........................................................................................

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............................................................................................................... (c) When ethanol is used as a fuel, it undergoes combustion.

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(i) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant Kc

2NOCl(g) 2NO(g) + Cl2(g)

Moles of Cl2 ...................................................................................................

Moles of NOCl ................................................................................................

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Units ..................................................................................................... ΔHᶿ / kJ mol−1

............................................................................................................... P H2(g) + l2(g) 2Hl(g) −10

(b) Catalysts play an important role in many reactions. (1)

Meaning of the term catalyst .................................................................

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(v) An increase in the concentration of steam at constant temperature and constant

(ii) Write an equation for the complete combustion of C17H35COOCH3. ...............................................................................................................

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Calculation............................................................................................. CO2(g) H2(g) CH3OH(g) H2O(g)

............................................................................................................... ∆HfƟ/kJ mol–1 – 394 0 – 201 – 242

............................................................................................................... CO2(g) + 3H2(g) CH3OH(g) H2O(g)

(Extra space) ........................................................................................

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(Extra space) .................................................................................................

CH4(g) + H2O(g) C0(g) + 3H2(g) ∆H = +206 kJ mol–1

Effect on yield ................................................................................................

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Use the student’s results to calculate a value, in kJ mol –1

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The white solid turned black. A gas

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8H+ + 8I– + H2SO4 4I2 + H2S + 4H2O ...............................................................................................................