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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.1.sl.TZ1.15
Level sl Paper 1 Time zone TZ1
Command term Question number 15 Adapted from N/A
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19M.1.sl.TZ1.15

Which is correct for the reaction?

2Al (s) + 6HCl (aq) → 2AlCl3 (aq) + 3H2 (g)         ΔH = −1049 kJ

A. Reactants are less stable than products and the reaction is endothermic.

B. Reactants are more stable than products and the reaction is endothermic.

C. Reactants are more stable than products and the reaction is exothermic.

D. Reactants are less stable than products and the reaction is exothermic.

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D

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