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Entropy WS 11
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16 The equation for the reaction of CO2 and H2O to produce glucose, C6H12O6, and O2 is shown
below.
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Standard entropies
(i) Explain of H2O in its three physical states are given in the table below.
the following:
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When water melts or boils, ΔH is positive
• When water melts or boils, S o increases.
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In your answer, you should explain why the increase in S o is much greater when water
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boils than when water melts.
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(ii) Using the data in the table above, show that ice melts at 0 °C (at standard pressure).
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(ii) Using the data in the table above, show that ice melts at 0 °C (at standard pressure).
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3(b) The feasibility of the reaction between NO2 and O3 is influenced by the enthalpy change and
entropy change of the reaction and the temperature.
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(i) Explain why this reaction has a negative entropy change.
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(ii) Calculate the value of ΔG, in kJ mol–1, at 25 °C for the reaction of NO2 with O3.
(iii) State and explain how the feasibility of this reaction will change with increasing
temperature.
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(a) Write down the equation that links the free energy change with the enthalpy change and
temperature.
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process sign of ΔS
2CO(g) + O2(g) 2CO2(g)
H2O(l) H2O(s)
Calculate the standard entropy change, in J K–1 mol–1, for this oxidation of ammonia.
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Explain why.
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(a) The table below shows five processes. Each process has either an increase in entropy or a
decrease in entropy.
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For each process, tick ( ) the appropriate box.
increase in decrease in
process
entropy entropy
A C2H5OH(l) C2H5OH(g)
(b) At 1 atm (101 kPa) pressure, ice melts into water at 0 °C.
Complete the table below using the symbols ‘+’, ‘–’ or ‘0’ to show the sign of ΔH and ΔS for the
melting of ice at 0 °C and 1 atm.
energy sign
reasoning
change +, – or 0
ΔH
ΔS
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substance CH4(g) H2O(g) H2(g) CO(g)
(i) Calculate the standard entropy change, in J K–1 mol–1, for this reaction of natural gas
with steam.
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At 298 K, ΔH = +176 kJ mol–1 and ΔG = +91.2 kJ mol–1.
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B H2O(l) H2O(g)
C H2(g) + ½O2(g) H2O(l)
D 2C(s) + O2(g) 2CO(g)
For each process, explain why ΔS has the sign shown below.
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Standard entropies of CaCO3(s), CaO(s) and CO2(g) are given in the table below.
• Using the information in the table, show that the entropy change, ΔS, for the decomposition
of calcium carbonate is 0.165 kJ K–1 mol–1.
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Standard entropies of N2(g), H2(g) and NH3(g) are given in the table below.
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substance N2(g) H2(g) NH3(g)
(i) Show that the formation of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases should be
feasible at room temperature (25 °C).
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(ii) Explain, in terms of entropy, why this reaction is not feasible at very high temperatures.
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(iii) Suggest why a temperature of 400–500 °C is used for ammonia production, despite the
reaction being feasible at room temperature.
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Describe and explain what happens to the entropy of a gas when the temperature is increased.
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reaction sign of S o
CO(g) + O2(g) CO2(g) negative
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Mg(s) + 2 O2(g) MgO(s)
(ii) lain hy the entro y chan e for the first rocess is ne ati e
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(e) Whether or not a chemical reaction is spontaneous (feasible) can be deduced by calculating
the change in free energy, G o, at a given temperature.
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Use your answer to (i) to explain whether or not this reaction is spontaneous at 298 K. 12
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130 S o ............................ J K–1 mol–1 [2]
(e) Whether or not a chemical reaction is spontaneous (feasible) can be deduced by calculating
the change in free energy, G o, at a given temperature.
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(i) Calculate the value of G o at 298 K for the above reaction.
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(ii) Use your answer to (i) to explain whether or not this reaction is spontaneous at 298 K.
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2 (c) (i) Predict the sign of S o for this reaction. Explain your answer.
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The free energy change, G o, for this reaction at 1000 K is +51 kJ mol–1.
(ii) Calculate the value of S o for this reaction, stating its units.
(d) How would the value of G o, and hence the spontaneity (feasibility) of this reaction change as
the temperature increases? Explain your answer.
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33 The spontaneity (feasibility) of a chemical reaction depends on the standard Gibbs free energy
change, G o. This is related to the standard enthalpy and entropy changes by the equation shown.
Go = Ho – T So
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(a) State and explain whether the following processes will lead to an increase or decrease in
entropy.
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(ii) solid potassium chloride dissolving in water
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(iii) steam condensing to water
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(ii) Explain, with reference to G o, why this reaction becomes more feasible at higher
temperatures.
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Calculate the minimum temperature at which this reaction becomes spontaneous (feasible).
Show your working.
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4 (c) Iron(III) oxide can be reduced to iron metal using carbon monoxide at a temperature of 1000 C.
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substance Fe2O3(s) CO(g) Fe(s) CO2(g)
S / J K mol
o –1 –1
+90 +198 +27 +214
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(iii) Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change, G o, for this reaction at 25 C.
(iv) Suggest why a temperature of 1000 C is usually used for this reaction, even though the
reaction is spontaneous (feasible) at 25 C. Explain your answer.
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(d) The equation for the formation of magnesium oxide from its elements is shown.
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Mg(s) + 2 O2(g) MgO(s) ΔH o = – 602 kJ mol–1
Use the equation and the data given in the table to calculate ΔG o for the reaction at 25 C.
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Calculate theentropy of silicon
standard entropytetrachloride,
of chlorine, SSo Cl
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SiCl 4 (l) 239.0 J K–1working.
mol–1
2(g). Show all your
Calculate the standard entropy of chlorine, S o Cl 2(g). Show all your working.
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(d) The standard enthalpy change of formation of silicon tetrachloride, SiCl 4(l), is – 640 kJ mol-1.
(d) Reaction
The standard
1 isenthalpy changeatoflower
spontaneous formation of silicon tetrachloride,
temperatures, SiCl 4(l), is –at
but it is not spontaneous 640 kJ mol
very -1
high .
temperatures.
Reaction 1 is spontaneous at lower temperatures, but it is not spontaneous at very high
temperatures.
Calculate the temperature above which reaction 1 is not spontaneous.
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S / J K–1 mol–1
S / J K–1 mol–1
0
0 100 200 300
0
0 temperature 200
100 /K 300
temperature / K [2]
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(b) Place one tick ( ) in each row of the table to show the sign of the entropy changes, S.
(b) Place one tick ( ) in each row of the table to show the sign of the entropy changes, S.
S is negative S is positive
CO2(g) from
Use relevant bond energies + 3Hthe
2(g)DataCH 3OH(g)
Booklet to +calculate
H2O(g) the enthalpy change, H, for
this gas phase reaction.
Use relevant bond energies from the Data Booklet to calculate the enthalpy change, H, for
this gas phase reaction.
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substance CO2(g) H2(g) CH3OH(l) H2O(l)
S o / J K–1 mol–1 +214 +131 +127
(ii) Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change, G o, for this reaction at 298 K.
(iii) Predict the effect of increasing the temperature on the feasibility of this reaction.
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NH2Cl UV NH2 + Cl
NH2Cl NH2 + Cl
(i) What is meant by the term free radical ?
(i) What is meant by the term free radical ?
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The equation for a possible propagation step in the process is shown.
The equation for a possible propagation step in the process is shown.
NH2Cl + Cl NHCl + HCl
NH2Cl + Cl NHCl + HCl
(ii) Suggest an equation for a possible termination step in this process.
(ii) Suggest an equation for a possible termination step in this process.
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(b) (i) Draw the ‘dot-and-cross’ diagram of NH2Cl. Show outer electrons only.
(b) (i) Draw the ‘dot-and-cross’ diagram of NH2Cl. Show outer electrons only.
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(ii) State the hybridisation of the nitrogen atom and suggest the H–N–Cl bond angle in the
(ii) State
NH2Clthe hybridisation of the nitrogen atom and suggest the H–N–Cl bond angle in the
molecule.
NH2Cl molecule.
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(c) Some values for standard enthalpy changes of formation, , and standard entropies, S o, are
given in the table.
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NH2Cl (g) +80.1 +241
NH3(g) – 45.9 +198
N2H4(g) +95.4 +237
HCl (g) –92.3 +187
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(iv) Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change, ΔG o, for this reaction at 298 K.
(v) Explain, with reference to ΔG o, why this reaction becomes less feasible at higher
temperatures.
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