Chemistry 30

Thermodynamics Quiz

Name:
______________________
Date:

Directions:
For the
following
multiple
choice
questions,
circle only
the letter of
the correct
answer.

1.
Introducing a
catalyst into a
reaction will
[SLO 2.4k] (1
mark)

1. Read each question carefully.

2. Answer each of the ten questions to the best of your ability.
3. Raise your hand if you have any questions about the quiz or instructions.
4. Hand in the quiz when you are finished. You have 45 minutes to complete the quiz
Learning Outcomes:
30A1.10k classify chemical reactions as endothermic or exothermic, including those for the
processes of photosynthesis, cellular respiration and hydrocarbon combustion.
30A2.1k define activation energy as the energy barrier that must be overcome for a chemical reaction
to occur (is this a hint??)
30A2.3k analyze and label energy diagrams of a chemical reaction, including reactants, products,
enthalpy change, and activation energy
30A2.4k explain that catalysts increase reaction rates by providing alternate pathways for changes,
without affecting the net amount of energy involved; e.g., enzymes in living systems (is this a hint??)

a.
Provide an alternate route with a higher activation energy
b. Provide an alternate route with a lower activation energy
c. Provide a new end point increasing the energy change
d. Provide a new end point decreasing the energy change

2.

A reaction with a negative H will [SLO 2.3k] (1 mark)

a.
b.
c.
d.

React faster than one with positive H

Be reactant favoured
Be product favoured
Not take place

3. If two reactants interact without the required activation energy [SLO 2.1k] (1 mark)
a.
b.
c.
d.

They will form their products

Reaction will not take place
Large amounts of heat will be produced
A catalyst will be formed from the reactants

For the following two questions, circle T if the statement is true, and F if the statement is false.

4.

An exothermic reaction absorbs energy from its surroundings. [SLO 1.10k] (1 mark)
T

5.

All chemical reactions require some activation energy. [SLO 2.1k] (1 mark)
T

Use the diagrams to answer the following questions.

6.

Identify reactions as endothermic or exothermic. [SLO 1.10k, 2.3k] (2 marks)

I. ________________________
II. ________________________
III. ________________________
IV. _______________________

7.

On the following energy diagram, indicate the reactant, product, activation energy, and enthalpy
change. [SLO 2.3k] (4 marks)

8.
What is happening to the reactant molecules as they go through a reaction? How do energy
diagrams give us insight into how these processes are working? [SLO 2.1k, 2.4k] (4 marks)