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What is the primary cause of energy changes in chemical reactions?
What is the primary cause of energy changes in chemical reactions?
- The physical state of the reactants and products
- The breaking and forming of chemical bonds (correct)
- Changes in temperature of the surroundings
- Changes in pressure and volume
Which process requires energy input in a chemical reaction?
Which process requires energy input in a chemical reaction?
- Formation of new chemical bonds
- Breaking of existing chemical bonds (correct)
- Condensation of products
- Cooling of the reaction vessel
What term describes the energy needed to break a chemical bond?
What term describes the energy needed to break a chemical bond?
- Kinetic energy
- Activation energy
- Enthalpy change
- Bond energy (correct)
Which of the following is true about exothermic reactions?
Which of the following is true about exothermic reactions?
In an endothermic reaction, how does the energy of the reactants compare to the energy of the products?
In an endothermic reaction, how does the energy of the reactants compare to the energy of the products?
What is the symbol used to represent the heat of reaction or enthalpy change?
What is the symbol used to represent the heat of reaction or enthalpy change?
For an exothermic reaction, what is the sign of $\Delta H$?
For an exothermic reaction, what is the sign of $\Delta H$?
Consider the reaction: $A
ightarrow B + 200 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?
Consider the reaction: $A ightarrow B + 200 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?
Which of the following correctly represents an endothermic reaction in terms of energy and reactants/products?
Which of the following correctly represents an endothermic reaction in terms of energy and reactants/products?
If a reaction has a $\Delta H = -500 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$, how should this value be interpreted?
If a reaction has a $\Delta H = -500 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$, how should this value be interpreted?
Consider the reaction: $2H_2O(l) + 572 , kJ
ightarrow 2H_2(g) + O_2(g)$. What is the value of $\Delta H$ for this reaction?
Consider the reaction: $2H_2O(l) + 572 , kJ ightarrow 2H_2(g) + O_2(g)$. What is the value of $\Delta H$ for this reaction?
In an energy graph for an exothermic reaction, what is the relative position of the reactants and products?
In an energy graph for an exothermic reaction, what is the relative position of the reactants and products?
For a reaction to occur, what minimum energy is required?
For a reaction to occur, what minimum energy is required?
What is the activated complex in a chemical reaction?
What is the activated complex in a chemical reaction?
In an energy diagram, the activation energy is represented by the energy difference between:
In an energy diagram, the activation energy is represented by the energy difference between:
Which statement is true regarding the activation energy of an exothermic reaction?
Which statement is true regarding the activation energy of an exothermic reaction?
For the reaction $H_2(g) + F_2(g)
ightarrow 2HF(g)$, which of the following energy changes occurs?
For the reaction $H_2(g) + F_2(g) ightarrow 2HF(g)$, which of the following energy changes occurs?
How does the activation energy of an endothermic reaction compare to the overall enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) for the same reaction?
How does the activation energy of an endothermic reaction compare to the overall enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) for the same reaction?
Consider two reactions: Reaction 1 has a lower activation energy than Reaction 2. Assuming other conditions are equal, which reaction will proceed faster?
Consider two reactions: Reaction 1 has a lower activation energy than Reaction 2. Assuming other conditions are equal, which reaction will proceed faster?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the energy profile of an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the energy profile of an endothermic reaction?
If the bond energy of reactant bonds is $X , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$ and the bond energy of product bonds is $Y , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$, under what condition will the reaction be exothermic?
If the bond energy of reactant bonds is $X , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$ and the bond energy of product bonds is $Y , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$, under what condition will the reaction be exothermic?
Consider the combustion of methane: $CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g)
ightarrow CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g)$. This reaction is known to be exothermic. Which of the following is necessarily true about the bond energies involved?
Consider the combustion of methane: $CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) ightarrow CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g)$. This reaction is known to be exothermic. Which of the following is necessarily true about the bond energies involved?
Which of the following scenarios describes an endothermic process at a molecular level?
Which of the following scenarios describes an endothermic process at a molecular level?
If a catalyst is added to a reaction, how does it affect the activation energy and the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$)?
If a catalyst is added to a reaction, how does it affect the activation energy and the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$)?
For the reaction $N_2(g) + O_2(g)
ightarrow 2NO(g)$, the $\Delta H$ is positive. If we were to reverse the reaction, $2NO(g)
ightarrow N_2(g) + O_2(g)$, what would be the sign of $\Delta H$ for the reverse reaction?
For the reaction $N_2(g) + O_2(g) ightarrow 2NO(g)$, the $\Delta H$ is positive. If we were to reverse the reaction, $2NO(g) ightarrow N_2(g) + O_2(g)$, what would be the sign of $\Delta H$ for the reverse reaction?
What is the fundamental reason for energy changes occurring during a chemical reaction?
What is the fundamental reason for energy changes occurring during a chemical reaction?
Which of the following describes the role of bond energy in a chemical reaction?
Which of the following describes the role of bond energy in a chemical reaction?
If a reaction releases heat into the surroundings, it is classified as:
If a reaction releases heat into the surroundings, it is classified as:
In an endothermic reaction, how does the total energy absorbed during bond breaking compare to the total energy released during bond formation?
In an endothermic reaction, how does the total energy absorbed during bond breaking compare to the total energy released during bond formation?
For a reaction where the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) is positive, which statement is always true?
For a reaction where the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) is positive, which statement is always true?
Consider the reaction: $XY
ightarrow X + Y$, with $\Delta H = +200 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. Which of the following is true?
Consider the reaction: $XY ightarrow X + Y$, with $\Delta H = +200 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. Which of the following is true?
Which of the following correctly represents an exothermic reaction in equation form?
Which of the following correctly represents an exothermic reaction in equation form?
For the reaction $2SO_2(g) + O_2(g)
ightarrow 2SO_3(g)$, $\Delta H = -198 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. How much energy is released when 1 mole of $SO_3$ is formed?
For the reaction $2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) ightarrow 2SO_3(g)$, $\Delta H = -198 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. How much energy is released when 1 mole of $SO_3$ is formed?
In an energy profile diagram of a reaction, the reactants are shown at a higher energy level than the products. This indicates a(n):
In an energy profile diagram of a reaction, the reactants are shown at a higher energy level than the products. This indicates a(n):
What is the minimum energy required to initiate a chemical reaction?
What is the minimum energy required to initiate a chemical reaction?
The activated complex is best described as:
The activated complex is best described as:
On an energy diagram, the activation energy for a forward reaction is represented by the difference in energy between:
On an energy diagram, the activation energy for a forward reaction is represented by the difference in energy between:
Which of the following is true regarding the activation energy of an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following is true regarding the activation energy of an endothermic reaction?
For the reaction $X_2 + Y_2
ightarrow 2XY$, which energy change must occur initially for the reaction to start?
For the reaction $X_2 + Y_2 ightarrow 2XY$, which energy change must occur initially for the reaction to start?
How does the magnitude of activation energy relate to the rate of a chemical reaction?
How does the magnitude of activation energy relate to the rate of a chemical reaction?
Consider an energy profile diagram where the activated complex is only slightly higher in energy than the reactants. This suggests:
Consider an energy profile diagram where the activated complex is only slightly higher in energy than the reactants. This suggests:
For a reaction to be exothermic, which relationship between bond energies must be true?
For a reaction to be exothermic, which relationship between bond energies must be true?
Which scenario describes an endothermic process at a molecular level?
Which scenario describes an endothermic process at a molecular level?
If reaction 1 has an activation energy of $100 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$ and reaction 2 has an activation energy of $50 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$, and both reactions are exothermic with the same $\Delta H$, which reaction will proceed faster at the same temperature?
If reaction 1 has an activation energy of $100 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$ and reaction 2 has an activation energy of $50 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$, and both reactions are exothermic with the same $\Delta H$, which reaction will proceed faster at the same temperature?
For the reaction $A
ightarrow B$, the activation energy is $E_a$. If the reaction is reversed ($B
ightarrow A$), what is the activation energy for the reverse reaction in terms of $E_a$ and $\Delta H_{forward}$?
For the reaction $A ightarrow B$, the activation energy is $E_a$. If the reaction is reversed ($B ightarrow A$), what is the activation energy for the reverse reaction in terms of $E_a$ and $\Delta H_{forward}$?
Consider the combustion of methane ($CH_4 + 2O_2
ightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O$), an exothermic reaction. Which of the following must be true regarding the energy changes?
Consider the combustion of methane ($CH_4 + 2O_2 ightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O$), an exothermic reaction. Which of the following must be true regarding the energy changes?
In an energy diagram for an endothermic reaction, where is the activated complex located relative to the reactants and products?
In an energy diagram for an endothermic reaction, where is the activated complex located relative to the reactants and products?
For the reaction $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g)
ightarrow 2NH_3(g)$, $\Delta H = -92 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. What is the enthalpy change for the reaction $NH_3(g)
ightarrow 1/2 N_2(g) + 3/2 H_2(g)$?
For the reaction $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) ightarrow 2NH_3(g)$, $\Delta H = -92 , kJ \cdot mol^{-1}$. What is the enthalpy change for the reaction $NH_3(g) ightarrow 1/2 N_2(g) + 3/2 H_2(g)$?
Which statement best describes the relationship between activation energy and the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) for a reaction?
Which statement best describes the relationship between activation energy and the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) for a reaction?
Imagine two different endothermic reactions, Reaction A and Reaction B. Reaction A has a larger activation energy than Reaction B. Assuming all other factors are equal, which reaction is likely to be slower?
Imagine two different endothermic reactions, Reaction A and Reaction B. Reaction A has a larger activation energy than Reaction B. Assuming all other factors are equal, which reaction is likely to be slower?
What is the term for the energy required to break the chemical bond between two atoms?
What is the term for the energy required to break the chemical bond between two atoms?
When new bonds are formed during a chemical reaction, what happens to energy?
When new bonds are formed during a chemical reaction, what happens to energy?
In an exothermic reaction, how does the energy of the products compare to the energy of the reactants?
In an exothermic reaction, how does the energy of the products compare to the energy of the reactants?
Which of the following must be overcome for a chemical reaction to occur?
Which of the following must be overcome for a chemical reaction to occur?
What is the term for the high-energy, unstable state that occurs during a chemical reaction where bonds are breaking and forming?
What is the term for the high-energy, unstable state that occurs during a chemical reaction where bonds are breaking and forming?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) for an endothermic reaction?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) for an endothermic reaction?
Consider the reaction: $\text{Reactants} + ext{Energy} \rightarrow ext{Products}$. What type of reaction is this?
Consider the reaction: $\text{Reactants} + ext{Energy} \rightarrow ext{Products}$. What type of reaction is this?
In terms of energy required vs. released, which scenario describes an exothermic reaction?
In terms of energy required vs. released, which scenario describes an exothermic reaction?
Which equation correctly includes the heat of reaction for an exothermic process?
Which equation correctly includes the heat of reaction for an exothermic process?
On an energy diagram, what represents the activation energy for a reaction?
On an energy diagram, what represents the activation energy for a reaction?
Why is energy required to break bonds in reactant molecules?
Why is energy required to break bonds in reactant molecules?
How is the heat of reaction ($\Delta H$) calculated?
How is the heat of reaction ($\Delta H$) calculated?
What is the role of the 'activated complex' in a chemical reaction?
What is the role of the 'activated complex' in a chemical reaction?
If a reaction has a positive $\Delta H$, what does this indicate about the energy change?
If a reaction has a positive $\Delta H$, what does this indicate about the energy change?
If for a given reaction, the energy of the products is much lower than the energy of the reactants, what can be inferred about the activation energy?
If for a given reaction, the energy of the products is much lower than the energy of the reactants, what can be inferred about the activation energy?
What is the impact on the energy graph when comparing an exothermic to an endothermic reaction?
What is the impact on the energy graph when comparing an exothermic to an endothermic reaction?
Consider the energy diagram of a reaction. Which part of the diagram indicates the presence of an activated complex?
Consider the energy diagram of a reaction. Which part of the diagram indicates the presence of an activated complex?
If $\Delta H = -100 kJ/mol$ for a reaction, and the activation energy is $50 kJ/mol$, what can be concluded about the reverse reaction?
If $\Delta H = -100 kJ/mol$ for a reaction, and the activation energy is $50 kJ/mol$, what can be concluded about the reverse reaction?
Given the reaction: $\text{A} + ext{B} \rightarrow ext{C}$, sketch the energy profile if the activation energy is very high compared to an alternative reaction $\text{X} + ext{Y} \rightarrow ext{Z}$ that has a very low activation energy. What is the MOST likely observation?
Given the reaction: $\text{A} + ext{B} \rightarrow ext{C}$, sketch the energy profile if the activation energy is very high compared to an alternative reaction $\text{X} + ext{Y} \rightarrow ext{Z}$ that has a very low activation energy. What is the MOST likely observation?
If a reaction proceeds via multiple steps, how does the step with the highest activation energy affect the overall reaction rate?
If a reaction proceeds via multiple steps, how does the step with the highest activation energy affect the overall reaction rate?
When is the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) most crucial in determining the spontaneity of a reaction, especially if we are considering whether a reaction will proceed without continuous external energy input?
When is the enthalpy change ($\Delta H$) most crucial in determining the spontaneity of a reaction, especially if we are considering whether a reaction will proceed without continuous external energy input?
The hypothetical element 'X' is able to form diatomic and triatomic allotropes (X$\text{_2}$ and X$\text{_3}$, respectively). Given that the formation of X$\text{_2}$ from individual X atoms is highly exothermic, but the formation of X$\text{_3}$ requires significant energy input, what can you infer about the stability and bond energies in these allotropes?
The hypothetical element 'X' is able to form diatomic and triatomic allotropes (X$\text{_2}$ and X$\text{_3}$, respectively). Given that the formation of X$\text{_2}$ from individual X atoms is highly exothermic, but the formation of X$\text{_3}$ requires significant energy input, what can you infer about the stability and bond energies in these allotropes?
Which of the following methods could be used to calculate reliable heat of reaction ($\Delta H$) of complex reaction mechanism where multiple intermediate products are formed?
Which of the following methods could be used to calculate reliable heat of reaction ($\Delta H$) of complex reaction mechanism where multiple intermediate products are formed?
Flashcards
Bond Energy
Bond Energy
Energy required to break the chemical bond between two atoms.
Exothermic Reactions
Exothermic Reactions
Reactions that release energy, where the energy of the products is lower than that of the reactants.
Endothermic Reactions
Endothermic Reactions
Reactions that absorb energy, where the energy of the products is higher than that of the reactants.
Heat of Reaction (ΔH)
Heat of Reaction (ΔH)
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Activation Energy
Activation Energy
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Activated Complex
Activated Complex
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Breaking Bonds
Breaking Bonds
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Forming Bonds
Forming Bonds
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∆H Units
∆H Units
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Enthalpy (H)
Enthalpy (H)
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Exothermic Energy Graph
Exothermic Energy Graph
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Endothermic Energy Graph
Endothermic Energy Graph
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Bond Dissociation Energy
Bond Dissociation Energy
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Enthalpy Change (∆H)
Enthalpy Change (∆H)
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Exothermic Reaction ΔH
Exothermic Reaction ΔH
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Endothermic Reaction ΔH
Endothermic Reaction ΔH
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Study Notes
- Chemical reactions involve the breaking of bonds in reactants and the formation of new bonds in products.
- Energy is absorbed when bonds break, and energy is released when new bonds form.
- Bond energy quantifies the strength of a chemical bond, representing the energy needed to break it, measured in kJ/mol.
Enthalpy (H)
- Enthalpy measures the total energy of a chemical system at a given pressure.
- The change in enthalpy (ΔH) indicates whether a reaction absorbs or releases energy.
Exothermic Reactions
- Energy is released because less energy is needed to break bonds in the reactants than is released when new bonds form in the products.
- The energy of the products is lower than the energy of the reactants.
- Represented as: Reactants → Products + Energy
Endothermic Reactions
- Energy is absorbed because more energy is needed to break bonds in the reactants than is released when new bonds form in the products.
- The energy of the products is higher than the energy of the reactants.
- Represented as: Reactants + Energy → Products
Heat of Reaction (ΔH)
- Represents the change in enthalpy, calculated as: ΔH = Eproducts - Ereactants.
- In exothermic reactions, ΔH is less than zero (ΔH < 0), indicating energy is released.
- An example of an exothermic reaction is: H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2HCl(g)
- In endothermic reactions, ΔH is greater than zero (ΔH > 0), indicating energy is absorbed.
- An example of an endothermic reaction is: C(s) + H2O(l) → CO(g) + H2(g)
- Units for ΔH are kJ/mol, representing energy absorbed or released per mole of product.
Writing Equations Using ΔH
- Exothermic reaction: C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g), ΔH = -393 kJ/mol or C(s) + O2(g) → CO2(g) + 393 kJ/mol.
- Endothermic reaction: C(s) + H2O(g) → H2(g) + CO(g), ΔH = +131 kJ/mol or C(s) + H2O(g) + 131 kJ/mol → H2(g) + CO(g).
Energy Changes Graphically
- Exothermic: Energy of reactants is higher, graph drops as reaction progresses
- Endothermic: Energy of reactants is lower, graph rises as reaction progresses.
- The energy graphs depict the difference in energy between reactants and products as ΔH.
- In exothermic reactions, the equation is: Reactants → Products + Energy
- In endothermic reactions, the equation is: Reactants + Energy → Products
Activation Energy Definition
- The minimum energy required to initiate a chemical reaction, which breaks bonds in reactants.
Exothermic Reaction Example (H2(g) + F2(g) → 2HF(g))
- Bonds between H atoms in H2 and F atoms in F2 break.
- New bonds between H and F atoms form to create HF.
- The reaction releases energy and ΔH is negative.
- The energy diagram involves activation energy and an activated complex, followed by energy release.
Endothermic Reaction Example (O2(g) + N2(g) → 2NO(g))
- Bonds in O2 and N2 break.
- New bonds form between O and N atoms to create NO.
- The reaction absorbs energy and ΔH is positive.
- The energy diagram involves high activation energy and an activated complex, followed by energy absorption.
Activated Complex
- It is a transient structure where bonds in reactants are breaking and new bonds in products are forming.
- The activated complex exists briefly at the highest energy point of the reaction.
- Energy graphs show an initial rise in energy to the activated complex, followed by a fall (exothermic) or further rise (endothermic) to the products.
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