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Calculate the Gibbs free energy change for the following reaction in kJ mol-1. Values for Gf are listed in the table.C2H4(g) + H2O(l) C2H5OH(l)

Substance C2H4(g) H2O(l) C2H5OH(l)
Gf/kJ mol-1 +68.43 -228.6 -175

(Write the value correctly upto two decimal places)

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Important Questions on Energetics and Thermochemistry (AHL)

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The lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride can be calculated from the Born-Haber cycle shown in the figure.

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Identify the enthalpy changes labelled by I and V in the cycle.

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The lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride can be calculated from the Born-Haber cycle shown in figure.

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Use the ionization energies given in the cycle above and the data given here to calculate a value for the lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride.
Hat°(Cl2)=243 kJHEA°(Cl)=-349 kJ

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The lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride can be calculated from the Born-Haber cycle shown in figure.

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The theoretically calculated value for the lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride is +2326 kJ. Explain the difference between the theoretically calculated value and the experimental value.

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The lattice enthalpy of magnesium chloride can be calculated from the Born-Haber cycle shown in figure.

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The experimental lattice enthalpy of magnesium oxide is 3795 kJ mol-1. Explain why magnesium oxide has a higher lattice enthalpy than magnesium chloride.

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The lattice enthalpy values for lithium fluoride and calcium fluoride are shown below.

LiF(s)      H = +1022 kJ mol-1CaF2(s)   H = +2602 kJ mol-1

Which of the following statements help(s) to explain why the value for lithium fluoride is less than that for calcium fluoride?

I) The ionic radius of lithium is less than that of calcium.

II) The ionic charge of lithium is less than that of calcium.

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Which reaction occurs with the largest increase in entropy?

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The ΔH and ΔS values for a certain reaction are both positive. Which statement is correct about the spontaneity of this reaction at different temperatures?

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The following reaction is spontaneous only at temperatures above 850°C.

CaCO3(s)  CaO(s) + CO2(g)

Which combination is correct for this reaction at 1000°C?

  G H S
A - - -
B + + +
C - + +
D + - -