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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/41 · May/June 2025 · Q48 Marks

Table 4.1 gives the enthalpy changes of hydration, ∆Hhyd, of three ions, F⁻, K⁺ and Ca²⁺. Table 4.1 ion ∆Hhyd / kJ mol⁻¹ F⁻ -506 K⁺ -322 Ca²⁺ -1650

  1. (a)(i)Define enthalpy change of hydration.[1]
  2. (a)(ii)Explain the relative magnitudes of the enthalpy changes of hydration of K⁺ and Ca²⁺.[2]
  3. (a)(iii)Define lattice energy.[1]
  4. (a)(iv)The lattice energy, ∆Hlatt, of calcium fluoride, CaF2, is –2602 kJ mol⁻¹. Calculate the enthalpy change of solution, ∆Hsol, in kJ mol⁻¹, of CaF2. ∆Hsol of CaF2 = ......................................................kJ mol⁻¹[2]
  5. (b)The formation of CaF2 at 298 K is shown. Ca(s) + F2(g) → CaF2(s) ∆H° = –1214 kJ mol⁻¹ ∆G° = –1162 kJ mol⁻¹ Calculate the entropy change, ∆S°, in JK⁻¹ mol⁻¹, for this reaction. ∆S° = ................................................................JK⁻¹mol⁻¹[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2025). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] energy change when one mole of gaseous ions dissolves in water
  2. [2] M1: K⁺ has larger radius AND K⁺ has smaller charge
  3. [2] M2: Ca²⁺ has larger attraction for H2O
  4. [1] energy change when one mole of ionic solid forms from gaseous ions
  5. [2] M1: -1650-(2 × 506) + 2602
  6. [2] M2: -60
  7. [2] M1: ∆G = ∆H - T∆S AND T = 298
  8. [2] M2: -174.5 [1]

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Structured question, 8 marks.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2025 Paper 4 Variant 1, question 4.

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