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3-D ASSESSMENT
Thermochemistry
1. Based on collision theory, which of these features are characteristic of a
successful reaction? Select all that apply.
A. a stable activated complex
B. a short-lived activated complex
C. correct orientation of colliding molecules
D. optimum temperature to provide sufficient energy
2. The bond enthalpy of the H-I bond is 295 kJ/mol. What is the ΔH value when the
bonds in 0.5 mole of HI are broken?
A. −590 kJ
B. −147.5 kJ
C. +147.5 kJ
D. +590 kJ
3. Which statements are true about the representation of enthalpy for a
thermochemical equation? Select all that apply.
A. On the product side, it is an exothermic reaction.
B. On the reactant side, it is an exothermic reaction.
C. On the product side, it is an endothermic reaction.
D. On the reactant side, it is an endothermic reaction.
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4. Describe the enthalpy diagram for the given reaction.
CaO(s) + H2O(l) ⟶ Ca(OH)2(s) ΔH = −65.2 kJ
Is the reaction exothermic or endothermic? Explain your answer.
5. State Hess’s law of constant heat summation and describe the main use of
Hess’s law.
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6. If the enthalpy of formation of water is −285.8 kJ/mol, what is the standard
enthalpy for the reaction 2H2O(l) ⟶ 2H2(g) + O2(g)?
A. −571.6 kJ
B. −285.8 kJ
C. 285.8 kJ
D. 571.6 kJ
7. Consider the reaction C(s) + H2O(g) → CO(g) + H2(g). Use the three
thermochemical equations to calculate the enthalpy of the reaction.
Equation 1: CO2(g) → C(s) + O2(g) ΔH = 393.5 kJ
Equation 2: 2CO(g) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g) ΔH = −566.0 kJ
Equation 3: 2H2O(g) → 2H2(g) + O2(g) ΔH = 483.6 kJ
Show the steps you use to calculate the enthalpy for the reaction.
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8. The chemical equation for the formation of NO2 gas is shown.
2NO + O2 ⇌ 2NO2
The enthalpy of formation ΔHf° NO is 90.37 kJ/mol and ΔHf° NO2 is 33.85 kJ/mol.
What is the standard enthalpy for the reaction?
A. 0 kJ
B. 28.26 kJ
C. 56.52 kJ
D. 113.0 kJ
9. Hydrogen gas reacts explosively with chlorine gas to form gaseous hydrogen
chloride. The chemical equation is shown.
H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2HCl(g)
The standard enthalpy of formation of HCl gas is −92.3 kJ/mol. Based on the
chemical equation, what are the respective values for the standard enthalpy of
the reaction and the standard enthalpy of formation of the reactants?
A. −184.6 kJ; 0 kJ
B. −92.3 kJ; 0 kJ
C. 0 kJ; −92.3 kJ
D. 0 kJ; −46.15 kJ
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Read the passage and use the table to answer the next two questions.
During the formation of a solution, heat is either released or absorbed. The table
shows the known value when a specific number of moles of NaOH were
dissolved in water.
Known Value
ΔHsoln –44.5 kJ/mol
Heat released into water when a certain 145.07 kJ
number of moles of NaOH are
dissolved in it
10. What statement best compares the energy change during the formation of
solvation shells and the energy change during the breaking of ionic bonds and
intermolecular forces for the given reaction?
A. energy released during formation of solvation shells < energy absorbed
during breaking of bonds and intermolecular forces
B. energy released during formation of solvation shells > energy absorbed
during breaking of bonds and intermolecular forces
C. energy absorbed during formation of solvation shells < energy released
during breaking of bonds and intermolecular forces
D. energy absorbed during formation of solvation shells > energy released
during breaking of bonds and intermolecular forces
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11. Use the table and the known values to calculate the number of moles of NaOH
dissolved in water. Explain if heat is released or absorbed when NaOH is
dissolved in water.
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In this Performance Task, you will answer four questions.
During a lab activity, a group of students were assigned the task of establishing
the identity of two unknown organic compounds: sample X and sample Y.
As part of the activity, a temperature probe was set up to determine the change
in temperature of the samples over time. A Bunsen burner was used to gradually
heat the water in the beaker. The setup of the experiment and the data collected
for each unknown sample are shown.
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Lab Activity Data
Temperature (°C), Temperature (°C),
Time (s)
Unknown Sample X Unknown Sample Y
0 30 30
10 37 39
20 44 47
30 44 55
40 44 65
50 44 68
60 50 68
70 55 68
80 70 68
90 82 79
12. The students plotted their data for each unknown sample on a graph. They
observed that, for some time ranges, the segments of the graph line had a slope.
For other time ranges, the segments were horizontal. Which time range will
correspond to a sloped line on the graph? Select all that apply.
A. 0 s to 10 s; sample X
B. 60 s to 90 s; sample X
C. 50 s to 80 s; sample Y
D. 20s to 50 s; sample X
E. 0 s to 40 s; sample Y
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13. Based on the plotted data, the students explained the type of change taking
place in the particles of sample X. Describe the change taking place in the
particles of sample X from 20s to 50s and after 50s.
14. What are the melting points of sample X and Y? Based on the melting point
comparison of sample X and sample Y, compare the strength of their
intermolecular forces.
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15. The students compared the laboratory activity data with the melting points of
some known organic compounds.
Melting Points of Known Organic Compounds
Organic Compound Melting Point
Myristic Acid 54.0°C
Decanoic Acid 31.9°C
Lauric Acid 43.8°C
Stearic Acid 68.8°C
Palmitic Acid 63.0°C
Which compound is sample Y most likely to be?
A. decanoic acid
B. stearic acid
C. lauric acid
D. palmitic acid
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