Reactivity 1. What drives chemical reactions?

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.

What is the enthalpy of combustion, ΔH_c, of ethanol in kJ mol⁻¹?
Maximum temperature of water: 30.0°C
Initial temperature of water: 20.0°C
Mass of water in beaker: 100.0 g
Loss in mass of ethanol: 0.230 g
M_r (ethanol): 46.08
Specific heat capacity of water: 4.18 J g⁻¹ K⁻¹
q = mcΔT

A.  $-\frac{100.0\times 4.18\times (10.0\times 273)}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.230}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

B.  $-\frac{0.0230\times 4.18\times 10.0}{{\displaystyle \frac{100.0}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

C.  $-\frac{100.0\times 4.18\times 10.0}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.230}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

D.  $-\frac{100.0\times 4.18\times 10.0}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.230}{46.08}}}$

Calculate the energy released, in kJ g⁻¹, when 3.49 g of starch are completely combusted in a calorimeter, increasing the temperature of 975 g of water from 21.0 °C to 36.0 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

Calculate the energy released, in kJ g⁻¹, when 3.49 g of starch are completely combusted in a calorimeter, increasing the temperature of 975 g of water from 21.0 °C to 36.0 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

The energy from burning 0.250 g of ethanol causes the temperature of 150 cm³ of water to rise by 10.5 °C. What is the enthalpy of combustion of ethanol, in kJ mol^–1?

Specific heat capacity of water: 4.18 J g^–1K^–1.

A.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times 10.5}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}}$

B.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times 10.5}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

C.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times \left(273+10.5\right)}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}}$

D.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times \left(273+10.5\right)}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

A student obtained the following data to calculate $q$, using $q=mc\mathrm{\Delta }T$.

$m=20.2 \mathrm{g}\pm 0.2 \mathrm{g}$

$∆T=10°\mathrm{C}\pm 1°\mathrm{C}$

$c=4.18 \mathrm{J} {\mathrm{g}}^{-1} {\mathrm{K}}^{-1}$

What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated value of $q$?

A.  $0.2$

B.  $1.2$

C.  $11$

D.  $14$

What is the enthalpy change, in J, when 5 g of water is heated from 10°C to 18°C?

Specific heat capacity of water: 4.18 kJ kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

A.  5 × 4.18 × 8

B.  5 × 10⁻³ × 4.18 × 8

C.  5 × 4.18 × (273 + 8)

D.  5 × 10⁻³ × 4.18 × (273 + 8)

Iron has a relatively small specific heat capacity; the temperature of a 50 g sample rises by 44.4°C when it absorbs 1 kJ of heat energy.

Determine the specific heat capacity of iron, in J g⁻¹K⁻¹. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

What is the heat change, in kJ, when 100.0 g of aluminium is heated from 19.0 °C to 32.0 °C?

Specific heat capacity of aluminium: 0.90 J g⁻¹K⁻¹

A.  $0.90\times 100.0\times 13.0$

B.  $0.90\times 100.0\times 286$

C.  $\frac{0.90\times 100.0\times 13.0}{1000}$

D.  $\frac{0.90\times 100.0\times 286}{1000}$

Determine the molar enthalpy of combustion of an alkane if 8.75 × 10⁻⁴ moles are burned, raising the temperature of 20.0 g of water by 57.3 °C.

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.

What is the enthalpy of combustion, ΔH_c, of ethanol in kJ mol⁻¹?
Maximum temperature of water: 30.0°C
Initial temperature of water: 20.0°C
Mass of water in beaker: 100.0 g
Loss in mass of ethanol: 0.230 g
M_r (ethanol): 46.08
Specific heat capacity of water: 4.18 J g⁻¹ K⁻¹
q = mcΔT

A.  $-\frac{100.0\times 4.18\times (10.0\times 273)}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.230}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

B.  $-\frac{0.0230\times 4.18\times 10.0}{{\displaystyle \frac{100.0}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

C.  $-\frac{100.0\times 4.18\times 10.0}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.230}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

D.  $-\frac{100.0\times 4.18\times 10.0}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.230}{46.08}}}$

Calculate the energy released, in kJ g⁻¹, when 3.49 g of starch are completely combusted in a calorimeter, increasing the temperature of 975 g of water from 21.0 °C to 36.0 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

Calculate the energy released, in kJ g⁻¹, when 3.49 g of starch are completely combusted in a calorimeter, increasing the temperature of 975 g of water from 21.0 °C to 36.0 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

The energy from burning 0.250 g of ethanol causes the temperature of 150 cm³ of water to rise by 10.5 °C. What is the enthalpy of combustion of ethanol, in kJ mol^–1?

Specific heat capacity of water: 4.18 J g^–1K^–1.

A.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times 10.5}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}}$

B.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times 10.5}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

C.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times \left(273+10.5\right)}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}}$

D.  $\frac{150\times 4.18\times \left(273+10.5\right)}{{\displaystyle \frac{0.250}{46.08}}\times 1000}$

A student obtained the following data to calculate $q$, using $q=mc\mathrm{\Delta }T$.

$m=20.2 \mathrm{g}\pm 0.2 \mathrm{g}$

$∆T=10°\mathrm{C}\pm 1°\mathrm{C}$

$c=4.18 \mathrm{J} {\mathrm{g}}^{-1} {\mathrm{K}}^{-1}$

What is the percentage uncertainty in the calculated value of $q$?

A.  $0.2$

B.  $1.2$

C.  $11$

D.  $14$

What is the enthalpy change, in J, when 5 g of water is heated from 10°C to 18°C?

Specific heat capacity of water: 4.18 kJ kg⁻¹ K⁻¹

A.  5 × 4.18 × 8

B.  5 × 10⁻³ × 4.18 × 8

C.  5 × 4.18 × (273 + 8)

D.  5 × 10⁻³ × 4.18 × (273 + 8)

Iron has a relatively small specific heat capacity; the temperature of a 50 g sample rises by 44.4°C when it absorbs 1 kJ of heat energy.

Determine the specific heat capacity of iron, in J g⁻¹K⁻¹. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

Iron has a relatively small specific heat capacity; the temperature of a 50 g sample rises by 44.4°C when it absorbs 1 kJ of heat energy.

Determine the specific heat capacity of iron, in J g⁻¹K⁻¹. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

What is the heat change, in kJ, when 100.0 g of aluminium is heated from 19.0 °C to 32.0 °C?

Specific heat capacity of aluminium: 0.90 J g⁻¹K⁻¹

A.  $0.90\times 100.0\times 13.0$

B.  $0.90\times 100.0\times 286$

C.  $\frac{0.90\times 100.0\times 13.0}{1000}$

D.  $\frac{0.90\times 100.0\times 286}{1000}$

Determine the molar enthalpy of combustion of an alkane if 8.75 × 10⁻⁴ moles are burned, raising the temperature of 20.0 g of water by 57.3 °C.

Determine the molar enthalpy of combustion of an alkane if 8.75 × 10⁻⁴ moles are burned, raising the temperature of 20.0 g of water by 57.3 °C.

Outline why the value obtained in (b)(i) might differ from a value calculated using ΔH_f data.

Which equation represents the standard enthalpy of atomization of bromine, Br₂?

A. $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (l) → Br (g)

B. Br₂ (l) → 2Br (g)

C. Br₂ (l) → 2Br (l)

D. $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (l) → Br (l)

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

Calculate the enthalpy change of the reaction, ΔH, using section 11 of the data booklet.

Methane undergoes incomplete combustion.

2CH₄ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → 2CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

What is the enthalpy change, in kJ, using the bond enthalpy data given below?

A. [2(1077) + 4(463)] − [2(414) + 3(498)]

B. [2(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 4(463)]

C. [8(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 8(463)]

D. [2(1077) + 8(463)] − [8(414) + 3(498)]

Which equation represents the N–H bond enthalpy in NH₃?

A.  NH₃ (g) → N (g) + 3H (g)

B.  $\frac{1}{3}$NH₃ (g) → $\frac{1}{3}$N (g) + H (g)

C.  NH₃ (g) → $\frac{1}{2}$N₂ (g) + $\frac{3}{2}$H₂ (g)

D.  NH₃ (g) → •NH₂ (g) + •H (g)

Methane undergoes incomplete combustion.

2CH₄ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → 2CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

What is the enthalpy change, in kJ, using the bond enthalpy data given below?

A. [2(1077) + 4(463)] − [2(414) + 3(498)]

B. [2(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 4(463)]

C. [8(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 8(463)]

D. [2(1077) + 8(463)] − [8(414) + 3(498)]

What is the enthalpy change of reaction for the following equation?

C₂H₄ (g) + H₂ (g) → C₂H₆ (g)

C₂H₄ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → 2CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (l)        ΔH = x

C₂H₆ (g) + $\frac{7}{2}$O₂ (g) → 2CO₂ (g) + 3H₂O (l)    ΔH = y

H₂ (g) + $\frac{1}{2}$O₂ (g) → H₂O (l)                           ΔH = z

A. x + y + z

B. −x − y + z

C. x − y − z

D. x − y + z

Which equation shows the enthalpy of formation, $∆H_{\mathrm{f}}$, of ethanol?

A.  $2\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+3{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\frac{1}{2}{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to {\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

B.  $4\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+6{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

C.  $2\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+3{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\frac{1}{2}{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to {\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{l}\right)$

D.  $4\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+6{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{l}\right)$

What is the enthalpy change of the reaction?

C₆H₁₄ (l) → C₂H₄ (g) + C₄H₁₀ (g)

A.  + 1411 + 2878 + 4163

B.  + 1411 − 2878 − 4163

C.  + 1411 + 2878 − 4163

D.  − 1411 − 2878 + 4163

What is the enthalpy change of the reaction, in kJ?

2C (graphite) + O₂(g) → 2CO (g)

A.  −394 − 283

B.  2(−394) + 2(−283)

C.  −394 + 283

D.  2(−394) + 2(283)

Calculate the enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH, in kJ, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

Calculate the change in entropy, ΔS, in J K⁻¹, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

What is the $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{H}$ bond enthalpy, in $\mathrm{kJ} {\mathrm{mol}}^{-1}$, in the ${\mathrm{H}}_2$ molecule?

$2{\mathrm{H}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

$∆H_{\mathrm{f}}\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)=x \mathrm{kJ} {\mathrm{mol}}^{-1}$

A.  $x-y+4z$

B.  $\frac{1}{2}\left(x-y+4z\right)$

C.  $x-y+2z$

D.  $\frac{1}{2}\left(x-y+2z\right)$

Which combination will give you the enthalpy change for the hydrogenation of ethene to ethane, $∆H_3$?

A.  $-∆H_2+∆H_1-∆H_4$

B.  $∆H_2\mathit{-}∆H_1+∆H_4$

C.  $∆H_2+∆H_1-∆H_4$

D.  $-∆H_2\mathit{-}∆H_1+∆H_4$

Consider the following equations.

2Al (s) + $\frac{3}{2}$O₂ (g) → Al₂O₃ (s)    ΔH^Ɵ = −1670 kJ
Mn (s) + O₂ (g) → MnO₂ (s)    ΔH^Ɵ = −520 kJ

What is the standard enthalpy change, in kJ, of the reaction below?

4Al (s) + 3MnO₂ (s) → 2Al₂O₃ (s) + 3Mn (s)

A. −1670 + 520

B. $\frac{3}{2}$(−1670) + 3(520)

C. 2(−1670) + 3(−520)

D. 2(−1670) + 3(520)

Which equation represents the bond enthalpy for H–Br in hydrogen bromide?

A.  HBr (g) → H⁺ (g) + Br⁻ (g)

B.  HBr (g) → H (g) + Br (g)

C.  HBr (g) → $\frac{1}{2}$H₂ (g) + $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (l)

D.  HBr (g) → $\frac{1}{2}$H₂ (g) + $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (g)

Which combination of ΔH₁, ΔH₂, and ΔH₃ would give the enthalpy of the reaction?

CS₂(l) + 3O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2SO₂(g)

ΔH₁  C (s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g)
ΔH₂  S (s) + O₂(g) → SO₂(g)
ΔH₃  C (s) + 2S (s) → CS₂(l)

A.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + ΔH₂ + ΔH₃

B.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + ΔH₂ − ΔH₃

C.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + 2(ΔH₂) + ΔH₃

D.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + 2(ΔH₂) − ΔH₃

Consider the Born–Haber cycle for the formation of sodium oxide:

What is the lattice enthalpy, in kJ mol⁻¹, of sodium oxide?

A.  414 + 2(108) + 249 + 2(496) − 141 + 790

B.  414 + 2(108) + 249 + 2(496) + 141 + 790

C.  −414 + 2(108) + 249 + 2(496) − 141 + 790

D.  −414 − 2(108) − 249 − 2(496) + 141 − 790

Which combustion reaction releases the least energy per mole of C₃H₈?

Approximate bond enthalpy / kJ mol⁻¹
O=O    500
C=O    800
 C≡O   1000

A.  C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g) → 3CO₂(g) + 4H₂O (g)

B.  C₃H₈(g) + $\frac{9}{2}$O₂(g) → 2CO₂(g) + CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

C.  C₃H₈(g) + 4O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

D.  C₃H₈(g) + $\frac{7}{2}$O₂(g) → 3CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

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Which equation represents the standard enthalpy of formation of lithium oxide?

A.  4Li (s) + O₂(g) → 2Li₂O (s)

B.  2Li (s) + $\frac{1}{2}$O₂(g) → Li₂O (s)

C.  Li (s) + $\frac{1}{4}$O₂(g) → $\frac{1}{2}$Li₂O (s)

D.  Li (g) + $\frac{1}{4}$O₂(g) → $\frac{1}{2}$Li₂O (g)

Outline why the value obtained in (b)(i) might differ from a value calculated using ΔH_f data.

Outline why the value obtained in (b)(i) might differ from a value calculated using ΔH_f data.

Which equation represents the standard enthalpy of atomization of bromine, Br₂?

A. $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (l) → Br (g)

B. Br₂ (l) → 2Br (g)

C. Br₂ (l) → 2Br (l)

D. $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (l) → Br (l)

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

Calculate the enthalpy change of the reaction, ΔH, using section 11 of the data booklet.

Calculate the enthalpy change of the reaction, ΔH, using section 11 of the data booklet.

Methane undergoes incomplete combustion.

2CH₄ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → 2CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

What is the enthalpy change, in kJ, using the bond enthalpy data given below?

A. [2(1077) + 4(463)] − [2(414) + 3(498)]

B. [2(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 4(463)]

C. [8(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 8(463)]

D. [2(1077) + 8(463)] − [8(414) + 3(498)]

Which equation represents the N–H bond enthalpy in NH₃?

A.  NH₃ (g) → N (g) + 3H (g)

B.  $\frac{1}{3}$NH₃ (g) → $\frac{1}{3}$N (g) + H (g)

C.  NH₃ (g) → $\frac{1}{2}$N₂ (g) + $\frac{3}{2}$H₂ (g)

D.  NH₃ (g) → •NH₂ (g) + •H (g)

Methane undergoes incomplete combustion.

2CH₄ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → 2CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

What is the enthalpy change, in kJ, using the bond enthalpy data given below?

A. [2(1077) + 4(463)] − [2(414) + 3(498)]

B. [2(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 4(463)]

C. [8(414) + 3(498)] − [2(1077) + 8(463)]

D. [2(1077) + 8(463)] − [8(414) + 3(498)]

What is the enthalpy change of reaction for the following equation?

C₂H₄ (g) + H₂ (g) → C₂H₆ (g)

C₂H₄ (g) + 3O₂ (g) → 2CO₂ (g) + 2H₂O (l)        ΔH = x

C₂H₆ (g) + $\frac{7}{2}$O₂ (g) → 2CO₂ (g) + 3H₂O (l)    ΔH = y

H₂ (g) + $\frac{1}{2}$O₂ (g) → H₂O (l)                           ΔH = z

A. x + y + z

B. −x − y + z

C. x − y − z

D. x − y + z

Which equation shows the enthalpy of formation, $∆H_{\mathrm{f}}$, of ethanol?

A.  $2\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+3{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\frac{1}{2}{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to {\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

B.  $4\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+6{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

C.  $2\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+3{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\frac{1}{2}{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to {\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{l}\right)$

D.  $4\mathrm{C} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+6{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2{\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH} \left(\mathrm{l}\right)$

What is the enthalpy change of the reaction?

C₆H₁₄ (l) → C₂H₄ (g) + C₄H₁₀ (g)

A.  + 1411 + 2878 + 4163

B.  + 1411 − 2878 − 4163

C.  + 1411 + 2878 − 4163

D.  − 1411 − 2878 + 4163

What is the enthalpy change of the reaction, in kJ?

2C (graphite) + O₂(g) → 2CO (g)

A.  −394 − 283

B.  2(−394) + 2(−283)

C.  −394 + 283

D.  2(−394) + 2(283)

Calculate the enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH, in kJ, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

Calculate the change in entropy, ΔS, in J K⁻¹, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

Calculate the enthalpy change of reaction, ΔH, in kJ, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

Calculate the change in entropy, ΔS, in J K⁻¹, for the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

Calculate the standard enthalpy change (ΔH^⦵) for the forward reaction in kJ mol⁻¹.

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₃(g) = −306.4 kJ mol⁻¹

ΔH^⦵_f PCl₅(g) = −398.9 kJ mol⁻¹

What is the $\mathrm{H}-\mathrm{H}$ bond enthalpy, in $\mathrm{kJ} {\mathrm{mol}}^{-1}$, in the ${\mathrm{H}}_2$ molecule?

$2{\mathrm{H}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{O}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to 2{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

$∆H_{\mathrm{f}}\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)=x \mathrm{kJ} {\mathrm{mol}}^{-1}$

A.  $x-y+4z$

B.  $\frac{1}{2}\left(x-y+4z\right)$

C.  $x-y+2z$

D.  $\frac{1}{2}\left(x-y+2z\right)$

Which combination will give you the enthalpy change for the hydrogenation of ethene to ethane, $∆H_3$?

A.  $-∆H_2+∆H_1-∆H_4$

B.  $∆H_2\mathit{-}∆H_1+∆H_4$

C.  $∆H_2+∆H_1-∆H_4$

D.  $-∆H_2\mathit{-}∆H_1+∆H_4$

Consider the following equations.

2Al (s) + $\frac{3}{2}$O₂ (g) → Al₂O₃ (s)    ΔH^Ɵ = −1670 kJ
Mn (s) + O₂ (g) → MnO₂ (s)    ΔH^Ɵ = −520 kJ

What is the standard enthalpy change, in kJ, of the reaction below?

4Al (s) + 3MnO₂ (s) → 2Al₂O₃ (s) + 3Mn (s)

A. −1670 + 520

B. $\frac{3}{2}$(−1670) + 3(520)

C. 2(−1670) + 3(−520)

D. 2(−1670) + 3(520)

Which equation represents the bond enthalpy for H–Br in hydrogen bromide?

A.  HBr (g) → H⁺ (g) + Br⁻ (g)

B.  HBr (g) → H (g) + Br (g)

C.  HBr (g) → $\frac{1}{2}$H₂ (g) + $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (l)

D.  HBr (g) → $\frac{1}{2}$H₂ (g) + $\frac{1}{2}$Br₂ (g)

Which combination of ΔH₁, ΔH₂, and ΔH₃ would give the enthalpy of the reaction?

CS₂(l) + 3O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2SO₂(g)

ΔH₁  C (s) + O₂(g) → CO₂(g)
ΔH₂  S (s) + O₂(g) → SO₂(g)
ΔH₃  C (s) + 2S (s) → CS₂(l)

A.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + ΔH₂ + ΔH₃

B.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + ΔH₂ − ΔH₃

C.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + 2(ΔH₂) + ΔH₃

D.  ΔH = ΔH₁ + 2(ΔH₂) − ΔH₃

Consider the Born–Haber cycle for the formation of sodium oxide:

What is the lattice enthalpy, in kJ mol⁻¹, of sodium oxide?

A.  414 + 2(108) + 249 + 2(496) − 141 + 790

B.  414 + 2(108) + 249 + 2(496) + 141 + 790

C.  −414 + 2(108) + 249 + 2(496) − 141 + 790

D.  −414 − 2(108) − 249 − 2(496) + 141 − 790

Which combustion reaction releases the least energy per mole of C₃H₈?

Approximate bond enthalpy / kJ mol⁻¹
O=O    500
C=O    800
 C≡O   1000

A.  C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g) → 3CO₂(g) + 4H₂O (g)

B.  C₃H₈(g) + $\frac{9}{2}$O₂(g) → 2CO₂(g) + CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

C.  C₃H₈(g) + 4O₂(g) → CO₂(g) + 2CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

D.  C₃H₈(g) + $\frac{7}{2}$O₂(g) → 3CO (g) + 4H₂O (g)

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Which equation represents the standard enthalpy of formation of lithium oxide?

A.  4Li (s) + O₂(g) → 2Li₂O (s)

B.  2Li (s) + $\frac{1}{2}$O₂(g) → Li₂O (s)

C.  Li (s) + $\frac{1}{4}$O₂(g) → $\frac{1}{2}$Li₂O (s)

D.  Li (g) + $\frac{1}{4}$O₂(g) → $\frac{1}{2}$Li₂O (g)

State one greenhouse gas, other than carbon dioxide.

Outline one approach to controlling industrial emissions of carbon dioxide.

Biodiesel containing ethanol can be made from renewable resources.

Suggest one environmental disadvantage of producing biodiesel from renewable resources.

Determine the specific energy, in kJ g⁻¹, and energy density, in kJ cm⁻³, of hexane, C₆H₁₄. Give both answers to three significant figures.

Hexane: M_r = 86.2; ΔH_c = −4163 kJ mol⁻¹; density = 0.660 g cm⁻³

Specific energy:

Energy density:

Discuss the data.

The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll a is shown below.

Suggest how the combination of chlorophyll a and carotenoids is beneficial for photosynthesis.

The regular rise and fall of sea levels, known as tides, can be used to generate energy.

State one advantage, other than limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and one disadvantage of tidal power.

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

Calculate the energy released, in $\mathrm{kJ}$, from the complete combustion of $5.00 {\mathrm{dm}}^3$ of ethanol.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using biodiesel instead of gasoline as fuel for a car. Exclude any discussion of cost.

Methane is another greenhouse gas. Contrast the reasons why methane and carbon dioxide are considered significant greenhouse gases.

Show that, for combustion of equal masses of fuel, ethanol (M_r = 46 g mol⁻¹) has a lower carbon footprint than octane (M_r = 114 g mol⁻¹).

Biodiesel containing ethanol can be made from renewable resources.

Suggest one environmental disadvantage of producing biodiesel from renewable resources.

Determine the specific energy, in kJ g⁻¹, and energy density, in kJ cm⁻³, of hexane, C₆H₁₄. Give both answers to three significant figures.

Hexane: M_r = 86.2; ΔH_c = −4163 kJ mol⁻¹; density = 0.660 g cm⁻³

Specific energy: 

Energy density:

Formulate the equation for the complete combustion of benzoic acid in oxygen using only integer coefficients.

Discuss the data.

Calculate the energy released, in $\mathrm{kJ}$, from the complete combustion of $5.00 {\mathrm{dm}}^3$ of ethanol.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using biodiesel instead of gasoline as fuel for a car. Exclude any discussion of cost.

A mixture of gasoline and ethanol is often used as a fuel. Suggest an advantage of such a mixture over the use of pure gasoline. Exclude any discussion of cost.

Methane is another greenhouse gas. Contrast the reasons why methane and carbon dioxide are considered significant greenhouse gases.

The regular rise and fall of sea levels, known as tides, can be used to generate energy.

State one advantage, other than limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and one disadvantage of tidal power.

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

Outline one approach to controlling industrial emissions of carbon dioxide.

This question is about biofuel.

Evaluate the use of biodiesel in place of diesel from crude oil.

State one greenhouse gas, other than carbon dioxide.

Outline one approach to controlling industrial emissions of carbon dioxide.

Biodiesel containing ethanol can be made from renewable resources.

Suggest one environmental disadvantage of producing biodiesel from renewable resources.

Determine the specific energy, in kJ g⁻¹, and energy density, in kJ cm⁻³, of hexane, C₆H₁₄. Give both answers to three significant figures.

Hexane: M_r = 86.2; ΔH_c = −4163 kJ mol⁻¹; density = 0.660 g cm⁻³

Specific energy:

Energy density:

Discuss the data.

The absorption spectrum of chlorophyll a is shown below.

Suggest how the combination of chlorophyll a and carotenoids is beneficial for photosynthesis.

The regular rise and fall of sea levels, known as tides, can be used to generate energy.

State one advantage, other than limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and one disadvantage of tidal power.

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

Calculate the energy released, in $\mathrm{kJ}$, from the complete combustion of $5.00 {\mathrm{dm}}^3$ of ethanol.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using biodiesel instead of gasoline as fuel for a car. Exclude any discussion of cost.

Methane is another greenhouse gas. Contrast the reasons why methane and carbon dioxide are considered significant greenhouse gases.

Show that, for combustion of equal masses of fuel, ethanol (M_r = 46 g mol⁻¹) has a lower carbon footprint than octane (M_r = 114 g mol⁻¹).

Biodiesel containing ethanol can be made from renewable resources.

Suggest one environmental disadvantage of producing biodiesel from renewable resources.

Determine the specific energy, in kJ g⁻¹, and energy density, in kJ cm⁻³, of hexane, C₆H₁₄. Give both answers to three significant figures.

Hexane: M_r = 86.2; ΔH_c = −4163 kJ mol⁻¹; density = 0.660 g cm⁻³

Specific energy: 

Energy density:

Formulate the equation for the complete combustion of benzoic acid in oxygen using only integer coefficients.

Formulate the equation for the complete combustion of benzoic acid in oxygen using only integer coefficients.

Discuss the data.

Calculate the energy released, in $\mathrm{kJ}$, from the complete combustion of $5.00 {\mathrm{dm}}^3$ of ethanol.

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of using biodiesel instead of gasoline as fuel for a car. Exclude any discussion of cost.

A mixture of gasoline and ethanol is often used as a fuel. Suggest an advantage of such a mixture over the use of pure gasoline. Exclude any discussion of cost.

Methane is another greenhouse gas. Contrast the reasons why methane and carbon dioxide are considered significant greenhouse gases.

The regular rise and fall of sea levels, known as tides, can be used to generate energy.

State one advantage, other than limiting greenhouse gas emissions, and one disadvantage of tidal power.

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

Outline one approach to controlling industrial emissions of carbon dioxide.

This question is about biofuel.

Evaluate the use of biodiesel in place of diesel from crude oil.

Which change has the greatest increase in entropy?

A. CO₂ (s) → CO₂ (g)

B. CO₂ (g) → CO₂ (l)

C. CO₂ (g) → CO₂ (s)

D. CO₂ (l) → CO₂ (s)

Calculate the entropy change for the Haber–Bosch process, in J mol^–1K^–1 at 298 K. Use your answer to (b)(i) and section 1 of the data booklet.

In which reaction does entropy decrease?

A.  NaCl (s) → NaCl (aq)

B.  Zn (s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g)

C.  NH₃(g) + HCl (g) → NH₄Cl (s)

D.  CuCO₃(s) → CuO (s) + CO₂(g)

Calculate the entropy change, ΔS, in J K⁻¹mol⁻¹, for this reaction.

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Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG), in kJ mol⁻¹, for this reaction at 25 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

If you did not obtain an answer in c(i) or c(ii) use −87.6 kJ mol⁻¹ and −150.5 J mol⁻¹K⁻¹ respectively, but these are not the correct answers.

Determine the equilibrium constant, K, for this reaction at 25 °C, referring to section 1 of the data booklet.

If you did not obtain an answer in (c)(iii), use ΔG = –43.5 kJ mol⁻¹, but this is not the correct answer.

Calculate the entropy change of reaction, ΔS^⦵, in J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹.

Predict, giving a reason, how the value of the ΔS^⦵_reaction would be affected if ${\text{I}}_2$ (g) were used as a reactant.

Calculate the Gibbs free energy change, ΔG^⦵, in kJ mol⁻¹, for the reaction at 298 K. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

Calculate the equilibrium constant, K_c, for this reaction at 298 K. Use your answer to (d)(iii) and sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.

(If you did not obtain an answer to (d)(iii) use a value of 2.0 kJ mol⁻¹, although this is not the correct answer).

Determine the standard entropy change, in J K−1, for the decomposition of dinitrogen monoxide.

2N₂O (g) → 2N₂ (g) + O₂ (g)

Dinitrogen monoxide has a positive standard enthalpy of formation, ΔH_f^θ.

Deduce, giving reasons, whether altering the temperature would change the spontaneity of the decomposition reaction.

Dinitrogen monoxide in the stratosphere is converted to nitrogen monoxide, NO (g).

Write two equations to show how NO (g) catalyses the decomposition of ozone.

Explain how entropy affects this equilibrium.

Comment on the spontaneity of the reaction at 298 K.

Which reaction has the greatest increase in entropy of the system?

A. HCl (g) + NH₃ (g) → NH₄Cl (s)

B. (NH₄)₂Cr₂O₇ (s) → Cr₂O₃ (s) + N₂ (g) + 4H₂O (g)

C. CaCO₃ (s) → CaO (s) + CO₂ (g)

D. I₂ (g) → I₂ (s)

Which is correct for the reaction H₂O (g) → H₂O (l) ?

A. Enthalpy increases and entropy increases.

B. Enthalpy decreases and entropy increases.

C. Enthalpy increases and entropy decreases.

D. Enthalpy decreases and entropy decreases.

The table shows the variation of standard Gibbs energy with temperature for a reversible reaction.

$∆G^{⦵}=∆H^{⦵}\mathit{-}T∆S^{⦵}$

$∆G^{⦵}=\mathit{-}RT \ln K$

What can be concluded about the reaction?

A.  Equilibrium shifts left as temperature increases.

B.  The forward reaction is more spontaneous below 300 K.

C.  Entropy is higher in the products than in the reactants.

D.  K_c decreases as temperature increases.

Determine the temperature, in K, at which the decomposition of calcium carbonate becomes spontaneous, using b(i), b(ii) and section 1 of the data booklet.

(If you do not have answers for b(i) and b(ii), use ΔH = 190 kJ and ΔS = 180 J K⁻¹, but these are not the correct answers.)

Which change results in the largest negative value of ΔS?

A.  C₂H₅OH (l) + SOCl₂(l) → C₂H₅Cl (l) + SO₂(g) + HCl (g)

B.  CaCO₃(s) → CaO (s) + CO₂(g)

C.  H₂O (l) → H₂O (s)

D.  NH₃(g) + HCl (g) → NH₄Cl (s)

Which reaction becomes more spontaneous as temperature increases?

A.  ${\mathrm{CaCO}}_3 \left(\mathrm{s}\right)\to \mathrm{CaO} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+{\mathrm{CO}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

B.  ${\mathrm{N}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+3{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons 2{\mathrm{NH}}_3 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

C.  $3{\mathrm{CO}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+4{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O} \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to {\mathrm{C}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_8 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+5{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

D.  ${\mathrm{SO}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{l}\right)\to {\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4 \left(\mathrm{l}\right)$

The graph shows Gibbs free energy of a mixture of N₂O₄(g) and NO₂(g) in different proportions.

N₂O₄(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2NO₂(g)

Which point shows the system at equilibrium?

Which alkane has the lowest standard entropy, S^⦵?

A.  CH₄ (g)

B.  C₂H₆ (g)

C.  C₃H₈ (g)

D.  C₄H₁₀ (g)

Which change has the greatest increase in entropy?

A. CO₂ (s) → CO₂ (g)

B. CO₂ (g) → CO₂ (l)

C. CO₂ (g) → CO₂ (s)

D. CO₂ (l) → CO₂ (s)

Calculate the entropy change for the Haber–Bosch process, in J mol^–1K^–1 at 298 K. Use your answer to (b)(i) and section 1 of the data booklet.

Calculate the entropy change for the Haber–Bosch process, in J mol^–1K^–1 at 298 K. Use your answer to (b)(i) and section 1 of the data booklet.

In which reaction does entropy decrease?

A.  NaCl (s) → NaCl (aq)

B.  Zn (s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g)

C.  NH₃(g) + HCl (g) → NH₄Cl (s)

D.  CuCO₃(s) → CuO (s) + CO₂(g)

Calculate the entropy change, ΔS, in J K⁻¹mol⁻¹, for this reaction.

Chemistry 2e, Chpt. 21 Nuclear Chemistry, Appendix G: Standard Thermodynamic Properties for Selected Substances https://openstax.org/books/chemistry-2e/pages/g-standard-thermodynamic-properties-for- selectedsubstances# page_667adccf-f900-4d86-a13d-409c014086ea © 1999-2021, Rice University. Except where otherwise noted, textbooks on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG), in kJ mol⁻¹, for this reaction at 25 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

If you did not obtain an answer in c(i) or c(ii) use −87.6 kJ mol⁻¹ and −150.5 J mol⁻¹K⁻¹ respectively, but these are not the correct answers.

Determine the equilibrium constant, K, for this reaction at 25 °C, referring to section 1 of the data booklet.

If you did not obtain an answer in (c)(iii), use ΔG = –43.5 kJ mol⁻¹, but this is not the correct answer.

Calculate the entropy change, ΔS, in J K⁻¹mol⁻¹, for this reaction.

Chemistry 2e, Chpt. 21 Nuclear Chemistry, Appendix G: Standard Thermodynamic Properties for Selected Substances https://openstax.org/books/chemistry-2e/pages/g-standard-thermodynamic-properties-for- selectedsubstances# page_667adccf-f900-4d86-a13d-409c014086ea © 1999-2021, Rice University. Except where otherwise noted, textbooks on this site are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG), in kJ mol⁻¹, for this reaction at 25 °C. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

If you did not obtain an answer in c(i) or c(ii) use −87.6 kJ mol⁻¹ and −150.5 J mol⁻¹K⁻¹ respectively, but these are not the correct answers.

Determine the equilibrium constant, K, for this reaction at 25 °C, referring to section 1 of the data booklet.

If you did not obtain an answer in (c)(iii), use ΔG = –43.5 kJ mol⁻¹, but this is not the correct answer.

Calculate the entropy change of reaction, ΔS^⦵, in J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹.

Predict, giving a reason, how the value of the ΔS^⦵_reaction would be affected if ${\text{I}}_2$ (g) were used as a reactant.

Calculate the Gibbs free energy change, ΔG^⦵, in kJ mol⁻¹, for the reaction at 298 K. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

Calculate the equilibrium constant, K_c, for this reaction at 298 K. Use your answer to (d)(iii) and sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.

(If you did not obtain an answer to (d)(iii) use a value of 2.0 kJ mol⁻¹, although this is not the correct answer).

Calculate the entropy change of reaction, ΔS^⦵, in J K⁻¹ mol⁻¹.

Predict, giving a reason, how the value of the ΔS^⦵_reaction would be affected if ${\text{I}}_2$ (g) were used as a reactant.

Calculate the Gibbs free energy change, ΔG^⦵, in kJ mol⁻¹, for the reaction at 298 K. Use section 1 of the data booklet.

Calculate the equilibrium constant, K_c, for this reaction at 298 K. Use your answer to (d)(iii) and sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.

(If you did not obtain an answer to (d)(iii) use a value of 2.0 kJ mol⁻¹, although this is not the correct answer).

Determine the standard entropy change, in J K−1, for the decomposition of dinitrogen monoxide.

2N₂O (g) → 2N₂ (g) + O₂ (g)

Dinitrogen monoxide has a positive standard enthalpy of formation, ΔH_f^θ.

Deduce, giving reasons, whether altering the temperature would change the spontaneity of the decomposition reaction.

Determine the standard entropy change, in J K−1, for the decomposition of dinitrogen monoxide.

2N₂O (g) → 2N₂ (g) + O₂ (g)

Dinitrogen monoxide has a positive standard enthalpy of formation, ΔH_f^θ.

Deduce, giving reasons, whether altering the temperature would change the spontaneity of the decomposition reaction.

Dinitrogen monoxide in the stratosphere is converted to nitrogen monoxide, NO (g).

Write two equations to show how NO (g) catalyses the decomposition of ozone.

Dinitrogen monoxide in the stratosphere is converted to nitrogen monoxide, NO (g).

Write two equations to show how NO (g) catalyses the decomposition of ozone.

Explain how entropy affects this equilibrium.

Comment on the spontaneity of the reaction at 298 K.

Comment on the spontaneity of the reaction at 298 K.

Which reaction has the greatest increase in entropy of the system?

A. HCl (g) + NH₃ (g) → NH₄Cl (s)

B. (NH₄)₂Cr₂O₇ (s) → Cr₂O₃ (s) + N₂ (g) + 4H₂O (g)

C. CaCO₃ (s) → CaO (s) + CO₂ (g)

D. I₂ (g) → I₂ (s)

Which is correct for the reaction H₂O (g) → H₂O (l) ?

A. Enthalpy increases and entropy increases.

B. Enthalpy decreases and entropy increases.

C. Enthalpy increases and entropy decreases.

D. Enthalpy decreases and entropy decreases.

The table shows the variation of standard Gibbs energy with temperature for a reversible reaction.

$∆G^{⦵}=∆H^{⦵}\mathit{-}T∆S^{⦵}$

$∆G^{⦵}=\mathit{-}RT \ln K$

What can be concluded about the reaction?

A.  Equilibrium shifts left as temperature increases.

B.  The forward reaction is more spontaneous below 300 K.

C.  Entropy is higher in the products than in the reactants.

D.  K_c decreases as temperature increases.

Determine the temperature, in K, at which the decomposition of calcium carbonate becomes spontaneous, using b(i), b(ii) and section 1 of the data booklet.

(If you do not have answers for b(i) and b(ii), use ΔH = 190 kJ and ΔS = 180 J K⁻¹, but these are not the correct answers.)

Determine the temperature, in K, at which the decomposition of calcium carbonate becomes spontaneous, using b(i), b(ii) and section 1 of the data booklet.

(If you do not have answers for b(i) and b(ii), use ΔH = 190 kJ and ΔS = 180 J K⁻¹, but these are not the correct answers.)

Which change results in the largest negative value of ΔS?

A.  C₂H₅OH (l) + SOCl₂(l) → C₂H₅Cl (l) + SO₂(g) + HCl (g)

B.  CaCO₃(s) → CaO (s) + CO₂(g)

C.  H₂O (l) → H₂O (s)

D.  NH₃(g) + HCl (g) → NH₄Cl (s)

Which reaction becomes more spontaneous as temperature increases?

A.  ${\mathrm{CaCO}}_3 \left(\mathrm{s}\right)\to \mathrm{CaO} \left(\mathrm{s}\right)+{\mathrm{CO}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

B.  ${\mathrm{N}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+3{\mathrm{H}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\rightleftharpoons 2{\mathrm{NH}}_3 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

C.  $3{\mathrm{CO}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+4{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O} \left(\mathrm{g}\right)\to {\mathrm{C}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_8 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+5{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)$

D.  ${\mathrm{SO}}_2 \left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_2 \left(\mathrm{l}\right)\to {\mathrm{H}}_2{\mathrm{SO}}_4 \left(\mathrm{l}\right)$

The graph shows Gibbs free energy of a mixture of N₂O₄(g) and NO₂(g) in different proportions.

N₂O₄(g) $\rightleftharpoons$ 2NO₂(g)

Which point shows the system at equilibrium?

Which alkane has the lowest standard entropy, S^⦵?

A.  CH₄ (g)

B.  C₂H₆ (g)

C.  C₃H₈ (g)

D.  C₄H₁₀ (g)