Chemistry Chapter on Enthalpy Changes
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What is indicated by a negative value of ΔH in a chemical reaction?

  • The reaction has high activation energy.
  • The reaction requires energy input to proceed.
  • The reaction is endothermic.
  • The reaction releases energy. (correct)
  • What happens to the enthalpy change when a reaction occurs exothermically?

  • ΔH becomes positive.
  • ΔH remains constant.
  • ΔH becomes negative. (correct)
  • ΔH cannot be defined.
  • Under standard conditions, enthalpy changes are measured at which temperature?

  • 373 Kelvin
  • 0 Kelvin
  • 310 Kelvin
  • 298 Kelvin (correct)
  • How is the relationship between the activation energies of the forward and reverse reactions expressed in terms of ΔH?

    <p>ΔH = ΔEa - ΔEb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an energy diagram of an exothermic reaction, which part represents the energy level of the products?

    <p>The endpoint after the reactants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an endothermic reaction?

    <p>It absorbs heat from its surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the reaction $CH_4(g) + 2O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g)$, what does the negative enthalpy change ($ abla H = -890 , kJmol^{-1}$) indicate?

    <p>The reaction is exothermic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by $E_a$ on the energy graph of a reaction?

    <p>The activation energy required to start the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the energy changes during an endothermic reaction?

    <p>The enthalpy change ($ abla H$) is greater than zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the energy content of the reactants and products in a chemical reaction?

    <p>The relative energy levels of reactants and products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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