Chemical Energetics
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Exothermic and endothermic reactions
SubtopicExothermic and endothermic reactions under Chemical Energetics for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the following reaction pathway, if the energy level of 'C' is lower than the energy level of 'A', what type of energy change has occurred?
A.Exothermic
B.Endothermic
C.Isothermal
D.Activation
- 2.
In an energy level diagram for an endothermic reaction, the products are shown:
A.Above the reactants, because energy has been absorbed.
B.Below the reactants, because energy has been released.
C.At the same level as the reactants.
D.Below the reactants, because the bonds in the products are stronger.
- 3.
Which biological process is an example of an endothermic reaction?
A.Aerobic respiration
B.Combustion of glucose
C.Photosynthesis
D.Decomposition of organic matter
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Energy level diagrams
SubtopicEnergy level diagrams under Chemical Energetics for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
For an endothermic reaction, which of the following statements about the enthalpy change () is correct?
A.is negative because energy is released to the surroundings.
B.is positive because energy is absorbed from the surroundings.
C.is zero because energy is conserved.
D.is negative because the bonds in the products are stronger than the reactants.
- 2.
Study the flow of energy levels in the diagram. Which letter represents the net energy absorbed by the system?
A.A
B.B
C.C
D.D
- 3.
Which label on a standard energy profile diagram represents the minimum energy required for a collision between particles to result in a chemical reaction?
A.Enthalpy change ()
B.Total energy released
C.Activation energy ()
D.Reaction quotient ()
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Bond breaking and bond forming calculation
SubtopicBond breaking and bond forming calculation under Chemical Energetics for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In a reaction, the total energy taken in to break bonds is and the total energy released when new bonds form is . What is the enthalpy change for this reaction?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
A reaction is determined to be exothermic. Which statement about the energy involved in this reaction must be true?
A.The energy required to break bonds is greater than the energy released when bonds are formed.
B.The energy released when bonds are formed is greater than the energy required to break bonds.
C.No bonds are broken during the reaction.
D.The temperature of the surroundings decreases during the reaction.
- 3.
Using the bond energies provided, calculate the enthalpy change () for the reaction: . Bond energies: , , .
A.+184 kJ/mol
B.-184 kJ/mol
C.+247 kJ/mol
D.-247 kJ/mol
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