
HL Paper 2
Bonds can be formed in many ways.
The equilibrium for a mixture of NO2 and N2O4 gases is represented as:
2NO2(g) N2O4(g)
At 100°C, the equilibrium constant, Kc, is 0.21.
Bonds can be formed in many ways.
Discuss the bonding in the resonance structures of ozone.
Deduce one resonance structure of ozone and the corresponding formal charges on each oxygen atom.
The first six ionization energies, in kJ mol–1, of an element are given below.
Explain the large increase in ionization energy from IE3 to IE4.
At a given time, the concentration of NO2(g) and N2O4(g) were 0.52 and respectively.
Deduce, showing your reasoning, if the forward or the reverse reaction is favoured at this time.
Comment on the value of ΔG when the reaction quotient equals the equilibrium constant, Q = K.
Many reactions are in a state of equilibrium.
The following reaction was allowed to reach equilibrium at 761 K.
H2 (g) + I2 (g) 2HI (g) ΔHθ < 0
The pH of 0.010 mol dm–3 carbonic acid, H2CO3 (aq), is 4.17 at 25 °C.
H2CO3 (aq) + H2O (l) HCO3– (aq) + H3O+ (aq).
State the equilibrium constant expression, Kc , for this reaction.
The following equilibrium concentrations in mol dm–3 were obtained at 761 K.
Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant at 761 K.
Determine the value of ΔGθ, in kJ, for the above reaction at 761 K using section 1 of the data booklet.
Calculate [H3O+] in the solution and the dissociation constant, Ka , of the acid at 25 °C.
Calculate Kb for HCO3– acting as a base.
Hydrogen and iodine react to form hydrogen iodide.
H2 (g) + 2 (g) 2H (g)
The following experimental data was obtained.
Consider the reaction of hydrogen with solid iodine.
H2 (g) + 2 (s) 2H (g) ΔH⦵ = +53.0 kJ mol−1
Deduce the order of reaction with respect to hydrogen.
Deduce the rate expression for the reaction.
Calculate the value of the rate constant stating its units.
State two conditions necessary for a successful collision between reactants.
State the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for this reaction.
Calculate the entropy change of reaction, ΔS⦵, in J K−1 mol−1.
Predict, giving a reason, how the value of the ΔS⦵reaction would be affected if (g) were used as a reactant.
Calculate the Gibbs free energy change, ΔG⦵, in kJ mol−1, for the reaction at 298 K. Use section 1 of the data booklet.
Calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this reaction at 298 K. Use your answer to (d)(iii) and sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
(If you did not obtain an answer to (d)(iii) use a value of 2.0 kJ mol−1, although this is not the correct answer).
Consider the following equilibrium reaction:
2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g)
State the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for the reaction above.
State and explain how the equilibrium would be affected by increasing the volume of the reaction container at a constant temperature.
SO2 (g), O2 (g) and SO3 (g) are mixed and allowed to reach equilibrium at 600 °C.
Determine the value of Kc at 600 °C.
White phosphorus is an allotrope of phosphorus and exists as P4.
An equilibrium exists between PCl3 and PCl5.
PCl3 (g) + Cl2 (g) PCl5 (g)
Sketch the Lewis (electron dot) structure of the P4 molecule, containing only single bonds.
Write an equation for the reaction of white phosphorus (P4) with chlorine gas to form phosphorus trichloride (PCl3).
Deduce the electron domain and molecular geometry using VSEPR theory, and estimate the Cl–P–Cl bond angle in PCl3.
Outline the reason why PCl5 is a non-polar molecule, while PCl4F is polar.
Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol−1.
ΔH⦵f PCl3 (g) = −306.4 kJ mol−1
ΔH⦵f PCl5 (g) = −398.9 kJ mol−1
Calculate the entropy change, ΔS, in J K−1 mol−1, for this reaction.
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Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG), in kJ mol−1, for this reaction at 25 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.
If you did not obtain an answer in c(i) or c(ii) use −87.6 kJ mol−1 and −150.5 J mol−1 K−1 respectively, but these are not the correct answers.
Determine the equilibrium constant, K, for this reaction at 25 °C, referring to section 1 of the data booklet.
If you did not obtain an answer in (c)(iii), use ΔG = –43.5 kJ mol−1, but this is not the correct answer.
State the equilibrium constant expression, Kc, for this reaction.
State, with a reason, the effect of an increase in temperature on the position of this equilibrium.
Phenylethene can be polymerized to form polyphenylethene (polystyrene, PS).
The major product of the reaction with hydrogen bromide is C6H5–CHBr–CH3 and the minor product is C6H5–CH2–CH2Br.
Draw the repeating unit of polyphenylethene.
Phenylethene is manufactured from benzene and ethene in a two-stage process. The overall reaction can be represented as follows with ΔGθ = +10.0 kJ mol−1 at 298 K.
Calculate the equilibrium constant for the overall conversion at 298 K, using section 1 of the data booklet.
The benzene ring of phenylethene reacts with the nitronium ion, NO2+, and the C=C double bond reacts with hydrogen bromide, HBr.
Compare and contrast these two reactions in terms of their reaction mechanisms.
Similarity:
Difference:
Outline why the major product, C6H5–CHBr–CH3, can exist in two forms and state the relationship between these forms.
Two forms:
Relationship:
The minor product, C6H5–CH2–CH2Br, can exist in different conformational forms (isomers).
Outline what this means.
The minor product, C6H5–CH2–CH2Br, can be directly converted to an intermediate compound, X, which can then be directly converted to the acid C6H5–CH2–COOH.
C6H5–CH2–CH2Br → X → C6H5–CH2–COOH
Identify X.
Ammonia is produced by the Haber–Bosch process which involves the equilibrium:
N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g) 2 NH3 (g)
The percentage of ammonia at equilibrium under various conditions is shown:
[The Haber Bosch Process [graph] Available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ammonia_yield.png
[Accessed: 16/07/2022].]
One factor affecting the position of equilibrium is the enthalpy change of the reaction.
The standard free energy change, ΔG⦵, for the Haber–Bosch process is –33.0 kJ at 298 K.
Deduce the expression for the equilibrium constant, Kc, for this equation.
State how the use of a catalyst affects the position of the equilibrium.
With reference to the reaction quotient, Q, explain why the percentage yield increases as the pressure is increased at constant temperature.
Determine the enthalpy change, ΔH, for the Haber–Bosch process, in kJ. Use Section 11 of the data booklet.
Outline why the value obtained in (b)(i) might differ from a value calculated using ΔHf data.
Demonstrate that your answer to (b)(i) is consistent with the effect of an increase in temperature on the percentage yield, as shown in the graph.
State, giving a reason, whether the reaction is spontaneous or not at 298 K.
Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant, K, at 298 K. Use sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
Calculate the entropy change for the Haber–Bosch process, in J mol–1 K–1 at 298 K. Use your answer to (b)(i) and section 1 of the data booklet.
Outline, with reference to the reaction equation, why this sign for the entropy change is expected.
Urea, (H2N)2CO, is excreted by mammals and can be used as a fertilizer.
Urea can also be made by the direct combination of ammonia and carbon dioxide gases.
2NH3(g) + CO2(g) (H2N)2CO(g) + H2O(g) ΔH < 0
Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in urea to two decimal places using section 6 of the data booklet.
Suggest how the percentage of nitrogen affects the cost of transport of fertilizers giving a reason.
The structural formula of urea is shown.
Predict the electron domain and molecular geometries at the nitrogen and carbon atoms, applying the VSEPR theory.
Urea can be made by reacting potassium cyanate, KNCO, with ammonium chloride, NH4Cl.
KNCO(aq) + NH4Cl(aq) → (H2N)2CO(aq) + KCl(aq)
Determine the maximum mass of urea that could be formed from 50.0 cm3 of 0.100 mol dm−3 potassium cyanate solution.
State the equilibrium constant expression, Kc.
Predict, with a reason, the effect on the equilibrium constant, Kc, when the temperature is increased.
Determine an approximate order of magnitude for Kc, using sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet. Assume ΔGΘ for the forward reaction is approximately +50 kJ at 298 K.
Suggest one reason why urea is a solid and ammonia a gas at room temperature.
Sketch two different hydrogen bonding interactions between ammonia and water.
The combustion of urea produces water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
Formulate a balanced equation for the reaction.
Calculate the maximum volume of CO2, in cm3, produced at STP by the combustion of 0.600 g of urea, using sections 2 and 6 of the data booklet.
Describe the bond formation when urea acts as a ligand in a transition metal complex ion.
The C–N bonds in urea are shorter than might be expected for a single C–N bond. Suggest, in terms of electrons, how this could occur.
The mass spectrum of urea is shown below.
Identify the species responsible for the peaks at m/z = 60 and 44.
The IR spectrum of urea is shown below.
Identify the bonds causing the absorptions at 3450 cm−1 and 1700 cm−1 using section 26 of the data booklet.
Predict the number of signals in the 1H NMR spectrum of urea.
Predict the splitting pattern of the 1H NMR spectrum of urea.
Outline why TMS (tetramethylsilane) may be added to the sample to carry out 1H NMR spectroscopy and why it is particularly suited to this role.
Hydrogen peroxide can react with methane and oxygen to form methanol. This reaction can occur below 50°C if a gold nanoparticle catalyst is used.
Now consider the second stage of the reaction.
CO (g) + 2H2 (g) CH3OH (l) ΔH⦵ = –129 kJ
Hydrogen peroxide can react with methane and oxygen to form methanol. This reaction can occur below 50°C if a gold nanoparticle catalyst is used.
Methanol is usually manufactured from methane in a two-stage process.
CH4 (g) + H2O (g) CO (g) + 3H2 (g)
CO (g) + 2H2 (g) CH3OH (l)
Consider the first stage of the reaction.
CH4 (g) + H2O (g) CO (g) + 3H2 (g)
The diagram shows the Maxwell-Boltzmann curve for the uncatalyzed reaction.
Draw a distribution curve at a lower temperature (T2) and show on the diagram how the addition of a catalyst enables the reaction to take place more rapidly than at T1.
The hydrogen peroxide could cause further oxidation of the methanol. Suggest a possible oxidation product.
Determine the overall equation for the production of methanol.
8.00 g of methane is completely converted to methanol. Calculate, to three significant figures, the final volume of hydrogen at STP, in dm3. Use sections 2 and 6 of the data booklet.
Determine the enthalpy change, ΔH, in kJ. Use section 11 of the data booklet.
Bond enthalpy of CO = 1077 kJ mol−1.
State one reason why you would expect the value of ΔH calculated from the values, given in section 12 of data booklet, to differ from your answer to (d)(i).
State the expression for Kc for this stage of the reaction.
State and explain the effect of increasing temperature on the value of Kc.
The equilibrium constant, Kc, has a value of 1.01 at 298 K.
Calculate ΔG⦵, in kJ mol–1, for this reaction. Use sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
Calculate a value for the entropy change, ΔS⦵, in J K–1 mol–1 at 298 K. Use your answers to (e)(i) and section 1 of the data booklet.
If you did not get answers to (e)(i) use –1 kJ, but this is not the correct answer.
Justify the sign of ΔS with reference to the equation.
Predict, giving a reason, how a change in temperature from 298 K to 273 K would affect the spontaneity of the reaction.
This reaction is used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid.
2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g) Kc = 280 at 1000 K
State why this equilibrium reaction is considered homogeneous.
Predict, giving your reason, the sign of the standard entropy change of the forward reaction.
Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change, ΔGΘ, in kJ, for this reaction at 1000 K. Use sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
Predict, giving your reasons, whether the forward reaction is endothermic or exothermic. Use your answers to (b) and (c).
0.200 mol sulfur dioxide, 0.300 mol oxygen and 0.500 mol sulfur trioxide were mixed in a 1.00 dm3 flask at 1000 K.
Predict the direction of the reaction showing your working.
A mixture of 1.00 mol SO2(g), 2.00 mol O2(g) and 1.00 mol SO3(g) is placed in a 1.00 dm3 container and allowed to reach equilibrium.
2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g)
Nitrogen oxide is in equilibrium with dinitrogen dioxide.
2NO(g) N2O2(g) ΔHΘ < 0
Deduce, giving a reason, the effect of increasing the temperature on the concentration of N2O2.
A two-step mechanism is proposed for the formation of NO2(g) from NO(g) that involves an exothermic equilibrium process.
First step: 2NO(g) N2O2(g) fast
Second step: N2O2(g) + O2 (g) → 2NO2(g) slow
Deduce the rate expression for the mechanism.
The rate constant for a reaction doubles when the temperature is increased from 25.0 °C to 35 °C.
Calculate the activation energy, Ea, in kJ mol−1 for the reaction using section 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
This question is about iron.
Deduce the full electron configuration of Fe2+.
Explain why, when ligands bond to the iron ion causing the d-orbitals to split, the complex is coloured.
State the nuclear symbol notation, , for iron-54.
Mass spectrometry analysis of a sample of iron gave the following results:
Calculate the relative atomic mass, Ar, of this sample of iron to two decimal places.
An iron nail and a copper nail are inserted into a lemon.
Explain why a potential is detected when the nails are connected through a voltmeter.
Calculate the standard electrode potential, in V, when the Fe2+ (aq) | Fe (s) and Cu2+ (aq) | Cu (s) standard half-cells are connected at 298 K. Use section 24 of the data booklet.
Calculate ΔGθ, in kJ, for the spontaneous reaction in (f)(i), using sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
Calculate a value for the equilibrium constant, Kc, at 298 K, giving your answer to two significant figures. Use your answer to (f)(ii) and section 1 of the data booklet.
(If you did not obtain an answer to (f)(ii), use −140 kJ mol−1, but this is not the correct value.)