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Section A - 15 marks
Answer all questions in this section on the spaces provided in page 4

1. The enthalpy level diagram shown represents the dissolving of anhydrous magnesium
chloride in a large volume of water.

Which statements about the process are correct?

I. The lattice energy of magnesium chloride is - 2526 kJ mol-1.
II. The enthalpy change of hydration of the chloride ion is - 384 kJ mol-1.
III. The enthalpy change of solution of anhydrous magnesium chloride is - 132 kJ mol-1.
IV. Magnesium chloride is insoluble in water.
A. I, II, and III only B. I, II, and IV only
C. I, III, and IV only D. All I, II, III, and IV

2. The following equations each represent a step in the Born-Haber cycle for the enthalpy
change of formation of lithium oxide. Which changes have a negative H value?
A. O- (g) + e-
O2- (g) B. O2 (g)
O (g)
C. 2 Li (s) + 1/2 O2 (g)
Li2O (s) D. Li (s)
Li (g)

3. The standard enthalpy change of combustion Hc of but-1-ene, C4H8(g), is X kJ mol-1. The

standard enthalpy change of the reaction 2 C2H4 (g)
C4H8 (g) is Y kJ mol-1.
What is the standard enthalpy change of combustion of ethene, C2H4 (g)?
A. X/2 + Y kJ mol-1. B. X + Y/2 kJ mol-1.
C. (X + Y) / 2 kJ mol-1. D. 2 X - Y kJ mol-1.

4. Which of the following elements in its crystalline form will have the lowest enthalpy
change of atomisation?
A. silicon B. chlorine C. phosphorus D. argon

5. Iodine trichloride, ICl3, is made by reacting iodine with chlorine.

I2 (s) + Cl2 (g) 2 ICl (s) ; Ho = + 14 kJ mol1
ICl (s) + Cl2 (g) ICl3 (s) ; Ho = 88 kJ mol1
By using the data above, what is the enthalpy change of the formation for solid iodine
trichloride?
A. 60 kJ mol1 B. 74 kJ mol1
C. 81 kJ mol 1 D. 162 kJ mol1

6. Lattice energies of NaCl and MgO are 776 kJ mol1 and 3948 kJ mol1 respectively,
although the interionic distances for the two compounds are about the same. Which of
the following statements explains the big difference between the lattice energies of
the two compounds?

A. MgO is more stable than NaCl.

B. The activation energy of MgO is higher than that of NaCl.
C. The lattice energies of oxides are higher than that of chlorides.
D. Magnesium and oxide ions have higher charges than sodium and chloride ions.
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7. Standard combustion enthalpies for 1,2-ethanediol (HOCH2CH2OH), carbon and

hydrogen are 1180.0 kJ mol1, 393.7 kJ mol1 and 285.9 kJ mol1 respectively. What is the
standard formation enthalpy, in kJ mol1,for 1,2-ethanediol?

A 500.4 B 465.1 C +465.1 D +500.4

8. The table below shows the sizes and charges of six ions. Which of the following represents
the correct ascending order of lattice energy?

Ion U V W X Y Z
Radius (nm) 0.181 0.135 0.151 0.169 0.182 0.065
Charge +1 +2 +2 1 1 2

A UX <UY <WZ B UX <WZ <VY C UY <UX <WZ D VY <UX <WZ

9. A weedkiller can be prepared by heating a bleach solution.

3 ClO- 2 Cl- + ClO3-
bleach weedkiller
What are the oxidation states of chlorine in ClO-, Cl- and ClO3-?
A. -1 -1 +5 B. +1 -1 +5
C. +1 -1 +7 D. +2 +1 +7

10. The standard electrode potentials for the metals X and Y are given below.
X2+ (aq) / X (s) ; E0 = + 0.45 V Y2+ (aq) / Y (s) ; E0 = - 0.44 V
The cell shown in the diagram is set up.

X (s) Y (s)

X2+ (aq) 1.0 mol dm-3 Y2+ (aq) 1.0 mol dm-3

Which of the following is correct description of this cell?

A B C D
Anode of cell X X Y Y
e.m.f. / V 0.01 0.89 0.01 0.89

11. From the two standard redox potentials

MnO2 (s) + 4 H+ (aq) + 2 e- Mn2+ (aq) + 2 H2O (l) ; Eo = + 1.23 V
Cl2 (g) + 2 e- 2 Cl- (aq) ; Eo = + 1.36 V
It may be predicted that chloride ions will not be oxidised by solid manganese(IV) oxide.
In fact, chlorine can be prepared by heating this oxide with concentrated hydrochloric
acid. What is the reason for this prediction failing?
A. The reaction does not produce manganese(II) ions.
B. The standard redox potentials apply only if one mole of manganese(IV) oxide is used.
C. The manganese(IV) oxide needs to be in alkaline solution.
D. Standard redox potentials apply only under specified conditions of concentration and
temperature.
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12. In an experiment to determine values of the the Faraday constant and the Avogadro
constant, lead(II) bromide was electrolysed using the apparatus and circuit shown. Which
item of apparatus in the diagram is unnecessary?

13. Calculate the mass of lead produced when molten lead (II) bromide is passed
passe through
with a current of 1.50 A for 30.0 minutes.
A. 5.80 g B. 2.90 g C. 1.45 g D. 2.40 g

14. The standard reduction potential, E, for a half-reaction

half reaction is given below.
Mn (aq) + e-
3+ e Mn2+(aq) E = + 1.49V
What can be deduced from the given information?
A The compound MnSO4 does not exist.
B The E value is higher in acidic medium.
C Manganese(III) ion can act as a reducing agent.
D Manganese is more stable in the +2 than +3 oxidation state.

15. The standard reduction potentials, E for several half-cells

half cells are given below.
Half-cell reaction
Half E
V3+(aq) + e- V2+(aq) - 0.27 V
VO2+(aq) + 2H+(aq) + e- V3+ (aq) + H2O (l) +0.34 V
VO2 (aq) + 2H (aq) + e-
+ + VO2+ (aq) + H2O (l) +1.00 V
SO42-(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2 e- SO2(g) + 2H2O (1) +0.17 V
Which reaction is expected to occur spontaneously under standard conditions?
A 2V3+(aq) + H2O(1)
V2+(aq) + VO2+(aq) + 2H+(aq)
B V3+(aq) + VO2+(aq) + H2O (1)
V2+(aq) + VO2+(aq) +2H+(aq)
C VO2+(aq) + V3+(aq)
2VO
2VO2+(aq)
D 2 VO2+ (aq) + SO42-(aq)

(aq) SO2(g) + 2 VO2+(aq)
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SMK TASEK UTARA, JOHOR BAHRU

UJIAN PRA PENTAKSIRAN SEM 2 - PERTAMA
TAHUN 2015

Section A - Answer Sheets

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Section B [15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section

16. Consider the energy cycle below for fluorine gas.

a) Name each of the H in the energy cycle represent? [2 marks]

i. H1 :
ii. H2 : ....
iii. H3 :

b) The values of some H terms for chlorine, bromine and iodine are given in the table
below.

Cl Br I
H1 / kJ mol-1 121 112 107
H2 / kJ mol-1 - 364 -215 -142
H3 / kJ mol-1 - 381 -229 -103

The value of H4 can be calculated by relating H1, H2 and H3 using Hess Law
i. Define Hess Law [2 marks]
.
ii. Express the equation which relates H4 with H1, H2 and H3. [1 mark]
..
iii. Based on equation (b)(ii), calculate the H4 for chlorine, bromine and iodine. [2 marks]
H4 for chlorine H4 for bromine H4 for iodine
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17. The following diagram shows the apparatus needed to measure the standard electrode
potential of copper.

a) i. In the spaces below, name the reagents and condition for B and C [2 marks]
B : ........................................................................................................................................
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C : ...................................................................
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ii. Given the standard reduction potential of copper is + 0.34 V. In the diagram above,
label by using arrow, the flow of electron for this
thi cell. [1 mark]

b) i. A student wishes to measure the standard electrode potential of the Fe3+ / Fe2+ electrode.
In the space below, draw and label the set-up
set for the right-hand
hand beaker that would
replace the one shown in the diagram above. [2 mark]

ii. An aqueous solution of iron(III) chloride is used to dissolve the excess of copper metal from
printed-circuit boards. Given the standard reduction potential of Fe3+ (aq) / Fe2+(aq) is
+0.77 V, write the overall ionic equation for this reaction, hence calculate the
electromotive forces for this cell. [3 marks]
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Section C [30 marks]

Answer TWO of these questions below in the examination pad

18. a) Potassium chloride produced is used for making fertilizer, since the growth of many plants
is limited by their potassium intake. A few enthalpy change involved potassium chloride is
given in table below.

Enthalpy terms H / kJ mol-1

Enthalpy change of atomisation of potassium + 90

Enthalpy change of atomisation of chlorine + 121

First ionisation energy of potassium + 418

Electron affinity or chlorine - 364

Lattice energy of potassium chloride - 701

Using the information above, draw the Born-Haber cycle for the formation of potassium
chloride crystal, hence calculate the enthalpy change of formation for potassium
chloride [8 marks]

b) An aqueous solution of lead (II) nitrate 1.00 mol dm-3 and an aqueous solution of
magnesium nitrate 1.00 mol dm-3 are separately electrolysed using inert electrodes. Based
on the standard reduction potentials of the species involved, explain these electrolyses.
Write the equations for all the reactions involved. [7 marks]

19.a) Carbon, hydrogen and ethene each burn exothermically in an excess of air.
C (s) + O2 (g) CO2 (g) Hoc = 393.7 kJ mol1
H2 (g) + O2 (g) H2O (l) Hoc = 285.9 kJ mol1
C2H4 (g) + 3 O2 (g) 2 CO2 (g) + 2 H2O (l) Hoc = 1411.0 kJ mol1
Use the data to calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation, Hof , of ethene
[3 marks]

b) Iron(III) chloride readily dissolves in water.

FeCl3 (s) Fe3+ (aq) + 3 Cl (aq)
Use the following data to construct a Hess cycle, hence calculate the standard enthalpy
change for this process. [4 marks]

Species FeCl3 (s) Fe3+ (aq) Cl (aq)

Ho / kJ mol1 399.5 48.5 167.2

c) Deduce the spontaneity for these reaction using relevant standard reduction value in
Data Booklet
i. aqueous tin(II) chloride and acidified aqueous hydrogen peroxide. [4 marks]
ii. acidified aqueous sodium dichromate(VI) and chlorine aqueous solution. [4 marks]
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20. (a) 1,3-Butadiene, C4H6, undergoes hydrogenation to produce butane, C4H10, according
to the equation
CH2=CHCH=CH2 (g) + 2 H2 (g) CH3CH2CH2CH3 (g)
Calculate the standard enthalpy of hydrogenation, H, of 1,3-butadiene.
H /kJ mol1
Standard enthalpy of formation of C4H6 + 112.0
Standard enthalpy of formation of H2O 286.0
Standard enthalpy of formation of CO2 394.0
Standard enthalpy of combustion of C4H10 2877.0 [7 marks]

(b) The following electrochemical cell may be used to determine the value of solubility
product, Ksp, of lead (II) sulphate at 25 C.
Pb(s) | Pb2+(aq), x mol dm3 II Cu2+(aq), 1.0 mol dm3 | Cu(s)
The cell is built from a lead electrode immersed in an aqueous solution containing x
mol dm3 of lead(II) ions, in equilibrium with an aqueous solution containing 1.0 mol3 of
sulphate ions, and a copper electrode immersed in 1.0 mol dm3 aqueous solution of
copper(II) sulphate. The cell potential is +0.70 V at 25 C.

(i) Write the ionic equation for the reaction in the electrochemical cell. [1 mark]
(ii) Calculate the e.m.f. of the cell under standard condition [3 marks]
(ii) Calculate the molarity of lead(II) ion in the electrochemical cell. [4 marks]

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