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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/42 · May/June 2021 · Q415 Marks

Define the term lattice energy. ........................................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................................

  1. (a)(i)Define the term lattice energy. ........................................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................................[2]
  2. (a)(ii)Use the following data to calculate a value for the enthalpy change of solution of copper(II) chloride, CuCl2(s). You might find it helpful to construct an energy cycle. enthalpy change of hydration of Cl- = −378 kJ mol-1 enthalpy change of hydration of Cu2+ = −2099 kJ mol-1 lattice energy of CuCl2(s) = -2824 kJ mol-1 enthalpy change of solution of CuCl2(s) = .............................................................. kJ mol-1[2]
  3. (a)(iii)The enthalpy change of hydration of Ca2+ is –1579 kJ mol-1. Use the Data Booklet to suggest why there is a big difference in the values of ∆Hhyd for Ca2+ and Cu2+. ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... .........................................................................................................................................................[2]
  4. (b)(i)Identify the substances formed at the anode and at the cathode during the electrolysis of saturated CaCl2(aq). at the anode ............................................................................................................................... at the cathode ............................................................................................................................[1]
  5. (b)(ii)Calcium can be produced by the electrolysis of molten calcium chloride, CaCl2(l). Calculate the mass, in g, of Ca formed when a current of 0.75A passes through CaCl2(l) for 60 minutes. [Ar: Ca, 40.1] mass of Ca = .............................................................. g[2]
  6. (c)(i)Explain what is meant by the term entropy of a system. .........................................................................................................................................................[1]
  7. (c)(ii)Place one tick (✔) in each row of the table to show the sign of each entropy change, ∆S. process ∆S is negative ∆S is zero ∆S is positive NaCl dissolving in water water solidifying to ice[1]
  8. (c)(iii)The evaporation of one mole of water has a standard Gibbs free energy change, ∆G°, of +8.6 kJ at 25 °C. Sketch a graph on the axes to show how ∆G changes for this process between 25°C and 150°C at 101 kPa. [Figure showing axes for ∆G vs temperature][2]
  9. (d)The reaction between A and B is feasible at low temperatures but is not feasible at high temperatures. A + B ⇌ C + D Deduce the signs of ∆H and ∆S for this reaction and explain why the feasibility changes with temperature. sign of ∆H = ............................................. sign of ∆S = ............................................. ........................................................................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................................................[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [2] M1: energy change when 1 mole of a ionic compound is formed M2: from its gaseous ions under standard conditions
  2. [2] ΔHsol = (−2099) + (2x – 378) – (-2824) = -31 kJ mol-1 M1: use of x2 as only multiplier M2: correct signs and evaluation
  3. [2] M1: Cu2+ is smaller OR Cu2+ has a higher charge density M2: Cu2+ attracts water molecules more / stronger OR (Cu2+) forms stronger ion-dipole forces to water molecules
  4. [1] anode: chlorine / Cl2 cathode: hydrogen / H2
  5. [2] M1: Q = 0.75 × 60 × 60 = 2700 C AND 96 500 or 193 000 used M2: [a] moles of Ca = 2700 / 193 000 = 0.0140 [b] mass = 0.0140 × 40.1 = 0.56 g
  6. [1] measure / degree of (dis)order/randomness (of a system) OR the number of possible arrangements of the particles and their energy (in a given system)
  7. [1] NaCl dissolving in water: ∆S is positive water solidifying to ice: ∆S is negative
  8. [2] two correct for 1 mark, three correct for two marks: • starting at +8.6 kJ / in positive region close to the y-axis • line passes through x-axis around 100°C • negative gradient straight / curve line through the x-axis (no clear positive inflexions)
  9. [2] M1: ΔH negative / -, ΔS negative / - M2: as temperature increase, ΔG becomes (more) positive / less negative ora OR at low(er) T, (ΔH more negative than TAS) so ΔG is negative OR at high(er) T, (ΔH less negative than TAS) so ΔG is positive

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Structured question, 15 marks.
Source
A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2021 Paper 4 Variant 2, question 4.

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