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Bond Energy Calculations

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

When the solids Ba(OH)2 and NH4SCN are mixed, a solution is produced and the temperature drops. Which statement about the energetics of this reaction is correct?

a)

The reaction is endothermic and ΔH is negative

b)

The reaction is endothermic and ΔH is positive

c)

The reaction is exothermic and ΔH is negative

d)

The reaction is exothermic and ΔH is positive

2.

The following equation shows the formation of magnesium oxide from magnesium metal. Which statement is correct for this reaction?

2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s) ΔH = -1204 kJ

a)

1204 kJ of energy are released for every mole of magnesium reacted

b)

602 kJ of energy are absorbed for every mole of magnesium oxide formed

c)

602 kJ of energy are released for every mole of oxygen reacted

d)

1204 kJ of energy are released for every two moles of magnesium oxide formed

3.

For the reaction 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g) the bond enthalpies (in kJ/mol) are

H-H = x, O=O = y, O-H = z

Which calculation will give the value, in kJ/mol, of ΔH for the reaction?

a)

2x + y - 2z

b)

4z - 2x - y

c)

2x + y - 4z

d)

2z - 2x - y

4.
Which is an example of an endothermic physical reaction? 
a)
a) Ice melting 
b)
b) Combustion 
c)
c) Steam condensing 
d)
d) Photosynthesis
5.

Using the table of average bond energies below the image, the ΔH for the reaction in kJ is.....

a)

+ 160 kJ

b)

-63 kJ

c)

- 160 kJ

d)

-217 kJ

6.

Does breaking bonds require energy, release energy, or not involve energy at all?

a)

requires energy to break

b)

releases energy when broken

c)

No energy involved

7.

What kind of energy change happens in the photosynthesis reaction in plant leaves?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

c)

No change

8.

Is this equation endo- or exo-thermic?

PCl3 (s) + Cl2 (g) --> PCl5 (s) + energy

a)

endothermic

b)

exothermic

9.

Is this equation endo- or exo-thermic?

2KNO3 (s) + energy --> 2KNO2 (s) + O2

a)

endothermic

b)

exothermic

10.

How can we figure out if an overall reaction is endo- or exo-thermic? It is the difference between _______ and __________.

a)

hot and cold temperatures

b)

energy to break and energy to form bonds.

c)

time to form a bond versus time to break a bond