Exam 18: Thermodynamics: Spontaneous and Nonspontaneous Reactions and Processes

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Care must be taken when dissolving solid pellets of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water, because the temperature of the water can rise dramatically. Taking NaOH as the system, what can you deduce about the signs of the entropy change of the system ( Δ\Delta Ssys) and surroundings ( Δ\Delta Ssurr) from this?

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In the equation relating equilibrium to thermodynamics, a = -RTb,

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Which of the following must be true for a spontaneous exothermic process?

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Which of the following is in the correct order of standard state entropy? I.Diamond < graphite II.Liquid water < solid water III.NH3 < H2

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Processes are always spontaneous when ________ (H and S refer to the system).

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The equilibrium constant for a given reaction ________

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A sketch of the free energy for a hypothetical chemical equilibrium is shown here. What part of the plot on the axis representing the relative quantities of reactants and products corresponds to a value of Q that is less than K? A sketch of the free energy for a hypothetical chemical equilibrium is shown here. What part of the plot on the axis representing the relative quantities of reactants and products corresponds to a value of Q that is less than K?

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The following figures represent distributions of two types of gas molecules between two containers connected by an open tube. In which figure is the entropy of the system maximized?

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Several groups of general chemistry lab students measured the equilibrium constant for the same chemical equilibrium. In comparing their results, they found that they had different values because the temperatures of the experiments were different. Everyone was disappointed by the inconsistency, except for Dexter when he realized the measurements were made at different measured temperatures: "My esteemed colleagues," he said, "together we have sufficient data to determine two additional thermodynamic parameters and show the lab instructor what we know!" What two parameters did Dexter have in mind?

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Which of the following statements is/are correct? A large negative free-energy change for a reaction means that ________ I. the equilibrium constant for the reaction is large. II. the equilibrium constant for the reaction is small. III. the reaction greatly favors formation of the products. IV. only a small amount of product is produced at equilibrium.

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Suppose Δ\Delta G° is 25.0 kJ/mol for a hypothetical reaction in which A converts into B. Which of the following statements describes an equilibrium mixture of A and B?

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Hydrogen reacts with nitrogen to form ammonia (NH3) according to the reaction 3H2(g) + N2(g) \leftrightarrow 2NH3(g) The value of Δ\Delta H° is -92.38 kJ/mol, and that of Δ\Delta S° is -198.2 J/(mol . K). Determine Δ\Delta G° at 25°C.

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What is the overall standard free-energy change for the following two reactions? A + B \rightarrow 2C Δ\Delta G \circ rxn = Δ\Delta G1 C + D \rightarrow E Δ\Delta G \circ rxn = Δ\Delta G2

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Calcium sulfate is a desiccant used for storage of samples and equipment in a dry atmosphere because it absorbs water from air. The relevant thermodynamic reaction equation is given below. At what temperature will this reaction reverse to release the water and regenerate the dry desiccant? CaSO4(s) + 2H2O(g) \rightarrow CaSO4.H2O(s) Δ\Delta H° = -104.9 kJ/mol, Δ\Delta S° = -291.2 J/(mol K)

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Which of the following relationships are sufficient to ensure that reactants and products will be in their standard state at equilibrium? I. Δ\Delta G = 0 II. Δ\Delta G° = 0 III. K = 1

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Determine the entropy change for the reaction SO2(g) + 12\frac { 1 } { 2 } O2(g) \rightarrow SO3(g) given the following information: Substance (/\cdot) (g) 248.2 (g) 205.0 (g) 256.8

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Values for Δ\Delta H° and Δ\Delta S° for a reaction can be determined experimentally by fitting a linear equation to a plot of ________ on the x-axis and ________ on the y-axis. The slope of this equation is equal to ________ and the intercept allows us to calculate ________.

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Because the triple point of water is 273 K, what must be true of the change in enthalpy and the change in entropy for ice converting to water at this temperature?

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As T approaches infinity, ln K approaches ________

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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) reacts with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium chloride (NaCl) And water. If Δ\Delta H° = -56.13 kJ/mol and Δ\Delta S° = 79.11 J/mol . K, what is Δ\Delta G° for this reaction at 20°C?

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