Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions - SS1 Chemistry Past Questions and Answers - page 4
Define heat of formation and explain how it is related to enthalpy changes and Hess's Law.
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Which of the following best defines spontaneity in a chemical reaction?
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The reaction occurs rapidly.
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The reaction occurs without any external influence.
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The reaction occurs with a decrease in entropy.
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The reaction occurs at a constant temperature.
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Spontaneous reactions are characterised by:
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 A positive change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG).
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A negative change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG).
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A zero change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG).
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An unpredictable change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG).
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the Gibbs free energy (ΔG) of a spontaneous reaction?
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ΔG is always positive.
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ΔG is always negative.
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ΔG can be positive or negative depending on the reaction conditions.
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ΔG is always zero.
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The relationship between the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG), enthalpy change (ΔH), and entropy change (ΔS) is given by:
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ΔG = ΔH + ΔS
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ΔG = ΔH - ΔS
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ΔG = ΔH/ΔS
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ΔG = ΔS/ΔH
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Which of the following conditions indicates that a reaction is spontaneous at all temperatures?
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ΔH > 0 and ΔS > 0
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ΔH < 0 and ΔS < 0
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ΔH > 0 and ΔS < 0
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ΔH < 0 and ΔS > 0
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The spontaneity of a reaction can be determined by:
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The initial concentrations of reactants.
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The activation energy of the reaction.
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The sign of ΔG.
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At equilibrium, the value of ΔG for a reaction is:
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Negative
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Zero
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Cannot be determined
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Which of the following conditions indicates a non-spontaneous reaction?
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ΔG = 0
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ΔG < 0
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ΔG > 0
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ΔG is not defined for non-spontaneous reactions.
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The spontaneity of a reaction can be determined by comparing:
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Activation energy with enthalpy change.
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Enthalpy changes with entropy change.
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Gibbs free energy change with activation energy.
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Entropy changes with activation energy.
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