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12 Regents: Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Equilibrium

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose all of the following that affect the rate of reactions?

a)

surface area

b)

temperature

c)

concentration

d)

None of the answers affect rate of reaction

2.

Which of the following is the correct definition of entropy?

a)

equal to the internal energy of the system plus the product of pressure and volume

b)

the degree of disorder or randomness in the system.

c)

accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat

d)

accompanied by the release of heat.

3.

What letter represents the activation energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

Enthalpy deals with the measurement of

a)

Length

b)

Area

c)

Heat energy

d)

Volume

5.

What type of reaction occurs in a hand warmer

a)

exothermic

b)

endothermic

6.

Given the change of phase: CO2(g) —> CO2(s). As CO2(g) changes to CO2(s), the entropy of the system

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains the same

7.

Which interval represents the heat of reaction for the reaction?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

D

d)

E

8.

Reactions tend to be thermodynamically favored if they are exothermic.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following statements about catalysts is true?

a)

It does not take part in the reaction

b)

It increase the yield of the reaction

c)

It provides an alternative pathway for the reaction

d)

It increases the number of collisions between reacting molecules per second

10.

Adding a catalyst to a chemical reaction changes the rate of reaction by causing

a)

a decrease in the activation energy

b)

an increase in the activation energy

c)

a decrease in the heat of reaction

d)

an increase in the heat of reaction

11.

Which letter corresponds to the activation energy of the forward reaction?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

When Alka-seltzer tablets are dropped in water, a gas is formed and the temperature of the water decreases. Alka-seltzer in water is an example of a

a)

Endothermic reaction

b)

Exothermic reaction

c)

Dissolving a salt

d)

physical change

13.

Activation energy is required to start a chemical reaction. What is activation energy?

a)

The maximum amount of energy used

b)

The minimum amount of energy required to achieve the activated complex.

c)

The energy of the reactants

d)

The energy possessed by the products

14.

During an endothermic reaction in a beaker if we are part of the surroundings and touched the beaker, it would feel _______.

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

15.

The catalyst alters the rate of a chemical reaction by,

a)

providing an alternative pathway with a lower Ea

b)

changing the products formed in the direction of the reaction

c)

providing a surface on which the molecules react

d)

increasing the frequencies of collisions between molecules

16.

Which term refers to the difference between the potential energy of the products and the potential energy of the reactants for any chemical change?

a)

heat of deposition

b)

heat of fusion

c)

heat of reaction

d)

heat of vaporization

17.

In an endothermic reaction the system is releasing energy.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Decreasing the particle size increases the reaction rate because

a)

It makes particles move faster

b)

It increases the likelihood of collisions with the correct geometry

c)

It decreases the surface area available to react

d)

It increases the surface area of the reactants increasing the number of collisions

19.

Which phase change represents a decrease in entropy?

a)

solid to liquid

b)

gas to liquid

c)

liquid to gas

d)

solid to gas

20.

Temperature is a measure of the...

a)

total energy in a substance

b)

total kinetic energy in a substance

c)

average potential energy in a substance

d)

average kinetic energy of molecules in a substance

21.

Which of the following definitions best describes enthalpy?

a)

a change in pressure, temperature, or concentration of a reactant

b)

the heat energy of the system.

c)

the degree of disorder or randomness in the system.

d)

states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed

22.

If a catalyst is added to a system at equilibrium and the temperature and pressure remain constant, there will be no effect on the

a)

rate of the forward reaction

b)

activation energy of the reaction

c)

rate of the reverse reaction

d)

heat of reaction

23.

As NaCl dissolves according to the equation NaCl(s) → Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq), the entropy of the system

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

24.

Which of the following would have the highest entropy?

a)

A cold solid

b)

A hot liquid

c)

A hot gas

d)

A cold gas

25.

What kind of reaction is this?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

c)

Cannot be determined

26.

ΔH value in an endothermic reaction is a positive number.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Do reactants in an endothermic reaction have a higher or lower energy than the products?

a)

Higher

b)

Lower

28.

When one mole of a certain compound is formed from its elements under standard conditions, it absorbs 85 kiloJoules of heat. A correct conclusion from this statement is that the reaction has a

a)

ΔH equal to –85 kJ/mole

b)

ΔH equal to +85 kJ/mole

c)

Δequal to –85 kJ/mole

d)

Δequal to +85 kJ/mole

29.

Entropy can be described as

a)

the dispersal of matter

b)

the dispersal of energy

c)

the degree of disorder

d)

all of these

30.

Interval B in this potential energy diagram could be changed by adding a ________?

a)

Cookies

b)

More energy

c)

Catalyst

d)

Changing the temperature

31.

Which of the following best describes Le Chatelier's Principle?

a)

states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed

b)

a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the total heat content of a system.

c)

a thermodynamic quantity representing the thermal energy in the system

d)

a change in pressure, temperature or concentration of a reactant to a system in equilibrium will cause a shift to move the reaction away from the stress.

32.

The addition of a catalyst to this reaction would cause a change in which of the indicated energy differences?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

I and II

33.

Given the reaction: CH4(g) + 2 O2(g) → 2 H2O(g) + CO2(g) According to Table I, what is the overall result when CH4(g) burns according to this reaction?

a)

Energy is absorbed and H is negative.Δ

b)

Energy is absorbed and ΔH is positive.

c)

Energy is released and ΔH is negative.

d)

Energy is released and ΔH is positive

34.

For the reaction: Which direction would the chemical reaction flow if the pressure is increased?

a)

right

b)

left

35.

The entropy will usually increase when

a)

a molecule is broken into two or more smaller molecules

b)

a reaction occurs that results in an increase in the number of moles of gas

c)

a solid changes to a liquid

d)

all of these

36.

Which of these have a DECREASE in entropy?

a)

CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)

b)

2NO2(g) → N2O4(g)

c)

2NH3(g) → 3H2(g) + N2(g)

d)

C6H6(l) → C6H6(g)

37.

What two factors govern whether a collision between reacting particles will be effective?

a)

orientation and potential energy

b)

kinetic energy and temperature

c)

kinetic energy and orientation

d)

potential energy and kinetic energy

38.

In table I the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to form water is best described as

a)

exothermic, because energy is released

b)

endothermic, because energy is released

c)

exothermic, because energy is absorbed

d)

endothermic, because energy is absorbed

39.

As NaCl dissolves according to the equation

NaCl(s) → Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq), the entropy of the system

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

40.

Which of the following would have the highest entropy?

a)

A cold solid

b)

A hot liquid

c)

A hot gas

d)

A cold gas

41.

The entropy will usually increase when

a)

a molecule is broken into two or more smaller molecules

b)

a reaction occurs that results in an increase in the number of moles of gas

c)

a solid changes to a liquid

d)

all of these

42.

Reactions tend to be thermodynamically favored if they are exothermic.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Systems in nature tend to undergo changes toward

a)

lower energy and less disorder

b)

lower energy and more disorder

c)

higher energy and less disorder

d)

higher energy and more disorder

44.

Identify whether the following result in an increase or decrease in entropy:

3 moles of gas (on reactant side) --> 6 moles of gas (product)

a)

increase

b)

decrease

45.


Entropy increases from solid, liquid to gas. Why?

a)

Molecular disorder increases

b)

Molecular randomness decreases

c)

Molecules are more energetic

d)

Molecules are more reactive

46.

When ammonium nitrate dissolves in water, the solution gets cold. Which is true?

a)

Reaction is ENDOTHERMIC with positive ΔH

b)

Reaction is ENDOTHERMIC with -ΔH

c)

Reaction is EXOTHERMIC with a -ΔH

d)

Reaction is EXOTHERMIC with +ΔH

47.

Solid magnesium dissolves in a hydrochloric acid, releasing hydrogen gas and heat from a solution of magnesium chloride. What is the sign on ΔH for this reaction?

a)

Negative because it is exothermic

b)

Negative because it is endothermic

c)

Positive because it is exothermic

d)

Positive because it is endothermic

48.

High randomness indicates _________.

a)

low entropy

b)

high entropy

49.

Dissolving sugar ________.

a)

decreases the entropy

b)

increases the entropy

50.

Spontaneous reactions are driven by

a)

increasing enthalpy and increasing entropy.

b)

decreasing enthalpy and decreasing entropy.

c)

increasing enthalpy and decreasing entropy.

d)

decreasing enthalpy and increasing entropy.

51.

Based on Table I, what is the ΔH value for the production of 1.00 mole of NO2(g) from its elements at 101.3 kPa and 298 K?

a)

33.2 kJ

b)

-33.2 kJ

c)

132.8 kJ

d)

-132.8 kJ

52.

Systems in nature tend to undergo changes toward

a)

lower energy and lower entropy

b)

lower energy and higher entropy

c)

higher energy and lower entropy

d)

higher energy and higher entropy

53.

A chemical reaction occurs when reactant particles

a)

are separated by great distances

b)

have no attractive forces between them

c)

collide with proper energy and proper orientation

d)

convert chemical energy into nuclear energy

54.

Given the balanced equation representing a reaction:

CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) + energy

Which change in reaction conditions will increase the frequency of effective collisions between reactant molecules?

a)

decreasing the pressure of the reactants

b)

decreasing the temperature of the reactants

c)

increasing the concentration of the reactants

d)

increasing the volume of the reactants

55.

The energy absorbed and the energy released during a chemical reaction are best represented by a

a)

cooling curve

b)

heating curve

c)

kinetic energy diagram

d)

potential energy diagram

56.

The amount of randomness of the atoms in a system is an indication of the

a)

ground state of the atoms

b)

entropy of the system

c)

polarity of the system

d)

excited state of the atoms

57.

The rate of a reaction increases as temperature__________________.

a)

Stays the Same

b)

Increases

c)

Decreases

58.

The rate of a chemical reaction is NOT affected by which of the following:

a)

temperature

b)

concentration

c)

particle size (surface area)

d)

All of these affect reaction rates

59.

A ______________ is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction without being used up during the reaction. 

a)

solute

b)

reactant

c)

product

d)

catalyst

60.

Catalysts permit reactions to proceed along a ___________energy path.

a)

higher

b)

lower

61.

Smaller particle size allows for a _________ surface area to be exposed for the reaction.

a)

larger

b)

smaller

62.

The ___________ the surface area of the reactants, the faster the reaction rate.

a)

smaller

b)

greater

63.

Increasing the temperature will increase the kinetic energy of particles, therefore increasing the effectiveness and number of collisions between particles.

a)

false

b)

true

64.

C+ O2 --> CO2 + 60kJ, what is the value for ΔH for the reaction?

a)

+60

b)

-60

c)

there is no way to know

65.

What happens to the equilibrium if we add methane (CH4)?

a)

It shifts left, towards the reactants

b)

It shifts right, towards the products

c)

It does not shift

66.

What happens to the equilibrium if we remove water (H2O)?

a)

It shifts left, towards the reactants

b)

It shifts right, towards the products

c)

It does not shift

67.

What happens to the equilibrium if we remove heat?

a)

It shifts left, towards the reactants

b)

It shifts right, towards the products

c)

It does not shift

68.

What happens to the equilibrium if we add hydrogen (H2)?

a)

It shifts left, towards the reactants

b)

It shifts right, towards the products

c)

It does not shift

69.

What happens when sodium ions (Na+) are added?

a)

The reaction shifts left, towards the reactants

b)

The reaction shifts right, towards the products

c)

There is no shift

70.

What happens when the system is cooled (heat is removed)?

a)

The reaction shifts left, towards the reactants

b)

The reaction shifts right, towards the products

c)

There is no shift

71.
At what time (in seconds) is equilibrium established?
a)
0 seconds
b)
1 second
c)
5 seconds
d)
10 seconds
72.
Le Chaltelier's Principle states that if a chemical system at equilibrium is stressed,
a)
the system will adjust to increase the stress
b)
the system will adjust to reduce the stress
c)
the system will not adjust
73.
Which of the following is NOT true at equilibrium?
a)
The forward and reverse reactions proceed at the same rate.
b)

The ratio of reactants to products does not change.

c)

The concentration of the reactants must be equal to the concentration of the products.

d)
The forward and reverse reactions continue to occur.
74.
For the reaction...
N2 (g) +  3 H2 (g) <−> 2 NH3 (g)

If the pressure in the system is increased, the reaction will __________________.
a)
 shift to the left
b)
shift to the right
c)
not shift
75.
The three factors that affect the equilibrium of a reaction are temperature, pressure and __________. 
a)
energy
b)
concentration 
c)
enthalpy 
d)
ice 
76.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT for a reaction at an equilibrium?

a)

The rate of forward and reverse reactions are equal.

b)

The final concentrations of product and reactant are equal.

c)

The initial concentrations of product and reactant are equal.

d)

The rate constant of the forward and reverse reactions are equal.

77.

For the graph, choose the CORRECT statement.

a)

The rate of reaction slowly increase

b)

The systems never reach equilibrium

c)

At equilibrium, more NO2 is present than N2O4.

d)

At start of reaction, only NO2 was present.

78.
Changes in pressure will only affect substances that are in the __________ state.
a)
gaseous
b)
liquid
c)
solid
d)
plasma
79.
This symbol indicates that a reaction is ____________
a)
reversible
b)
irreversible
80.
Which is the reactant - and why?
a)
A, as concentration decreases
b)
B, as concentration decreases
c)
A, as concentration increases
d)
B, as concentration increases
81.
At what time the reaction reached equilibrium?
a)
t1
b)
t2
c)
t3
d)
t4
82.
If the equilibrium constant is much greater than one (K >> 1) then
a)
Equilibrium is not established.
b)
Equilibrium lies to the right (products are favored)
c)
Equilibrium lies to the left (reactants are favored)
d)
Neither products or reactants are favored.
83.
If the equilibrium constant is much less than one (K << 1) then
a)
Equilibrium is not established.
b)
Equilibrium lies to the right (products are favored)
c)
Equilibrium lies to the left (reactants are favored)
d)
Neither products or reactants are favored.
84.
2SO2(g)+O2(g)⇌2SO3(g)
Decreasing volume of container will
a)
shift equilibrium right
b)
shift equilibrium left
c)
change K
d)
have no change
85.
Changes in pressure will only affect substances that are in the __________ state.
a)
gaseous
b)
liquid
c)
solid
d)
plasma