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A-LevelChemistryChemical energetics9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q321 Mark

An energy cycle for the combustion of methane is shown. [Figure showing energy cycle for combustion of methane] Which expressions can be used to calculate the energy change, ∆H°e? 1 ∆H°cH₄(g) + ∆H°cH₄(g) 2 ∆H°cC(s) + 2∆H°cH₂(g) 3 ∆H°cCO(g) + 2∆H°cH₂(g)

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A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 2 only are correct

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Chemical energetics, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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