Question 1

Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? O3(g)  + NO(g)  → O2(g)  + NO2(g)

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A)   ΔS° ≈ 0
B)   ΔS° 
C)   ΔS° > 0
D)   ΔS° = ΔH°/T
E)   More information is needed to make a reasonable prediction.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

For a reaction at equilibrium, ΔSuniv = 0.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 4Cr(s)  + 3O2(g)  → 2Cr2O3(s) 
Substance: Cr(s)  O2(g)  Cr2O3(s) 
S°(J/K·mol) : 23.77 205.138 81.2

Accepted Answer

A)   -548.1 J/K
B)   -147.7 J/K
C)   147.7 J/K
D)   310.1 J/K
E)   548.1 J/KF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The formation constant for the reaction Ag+(aq)  + 2NH3(aq)  +(aq)  + 2NH3(aq)    Ag(NH3) 2+(aq)  Is Kf = 1.7 × 107 at 25°C. What is ΔG° at this temperature? A)  -1.5 kJ B)  -3.5 kJ C)  -18 kJ D)  -23 kJ E)  -41 kJ" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Ag(NH3) 2+(aq) 
Is Kf = 1.7 × 107 at 25°C. What is ΔG° at this temperature?

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A)   -1.5 kJ
B)   -3.5 kJ
C)   -18 kJ
D)   -23 kJ
E)   -41 kJF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

In which one of the following pairs will the first system have a higher entropy than the second? Assume P and T are the same for each pair, unless stated otherwise.

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A)   1 mole He(g) ; 1 mole Kr(g) 
B)   1 mole O2(g) ; 2 mole O(g) 
C)   1 mole CH4(g) ; 1 mole C2H6(g) 
D)   1 mole Xe(g)  at 1 atmosphere; 1 mole Xe(g)  at 0.5 atmosphere
E)   20 one-dollar bills distributed randomly among 20 people; 20 one-dollar bills distributed randomly among 10 peopleF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

For a process with ΔS < 0, which one of the following statements is correct?

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A)   The process will definitely be spontaneous if ΔH 
B)   The process will be definitely be spontaneous if ΔH 
C)   The process can never be spontaneous.
D)   The process will definitely be spontaneous, regardless of ΔH.
E)   The process will definitely be spontaneous if ΔSsurr > 0.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is true for pure oxygen gas, O2(g)  at 25°C?

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A)   ΔH°f > 0
B)   ΔH°f 
C)   ΔG°f > 0
D)   ΔG°f 
E)   S° > 0F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

The second law of thermodynamics tells us that

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A)   the entropy of the universe is constant.
B)   entropy is neither created nor destroyed.
C)   the universe proceeds toward a state of lower entropy.
D)   the universe proceeds toward a state of higher entropy.
E)   the universe cannot create entropy.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the system always increases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"A diamond is forever" is one of the most successful advertising slogans of all time. But is it true? For the reaction shown below, calculate the standard free energy change at 298K and determine whether or not a diamond is "forever". C(diamond)  → C(graphite)  Data: ΔHf°(diamond)  = 1.895 kJ/mol; S°(diamond)  = 2.337 J mol-1K-1; S°(graphite)  = 5.740 J mol-1K-1.

Accepted Answer

A)   ΔG° = 2.19 kJ; forever
B)   ΔG° = -1.90 kJ; not forever
C)   ΔG° = -2.90 kJ; not forever
D)   ΔG° = 1.90 kJ; forever
E)   ΔG° = < -1000 kJ; not foreverF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Consider the figure that shows ΔG° for a chemical process plotted against absolute temperature. From this plot, it is reasonable to conclude that  0, ΔS° > 0 B)  ΔH° > 0, ΔS°  0 D)  ΔH°

Accepted Answer

A)  ΔH° > 0, ΔS° > 0
B)   ΔH° > 0, ΔS° 
C)   ΔH°  0
D)   ΔH° 
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Calculate ΔG° for the reaction of ammonia with fluorine. 2NH3(g)  + 5F2(g)  → N2F4(g)  + 6HF(g) 
Substance: NH3(g)  F2(g)  N2F4(g)  HF(g) 
ΔG°f (kJ/mol) : -16.4 0 9.9 -275.4

Accepted Answer

A)   179.1 kJ
B)   -179.1 kJ
C)   1539.7 kJ
D)   -1539.7 kJ
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Given: H2O(l)  → H2O(g)  ΔH° = 40.7 kJ at 373K What is the entropy change in the system (ΔS)  when one mole of water vaporizes at 100°C and a pressure of one atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A)   407 J/K
B)   -407 J/K
C)   109 J/K
D)   -109 J/K
E)   J/KF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Calculate ΔS° for the combustion of propane. C3H8(g)  + 5O2(g)  → 3CO2(g)  + 4H2O(g) 
Substance: C3H8(g)  O2(g)  CO2(g)  H2O(g) 
S°(J/K·mol) : 269.9 205.138 213.74 18.825

Accepted Answer

A)   -100.9 J/K
B)   -72.5 J/K
C)   72.5 J/K
D)   100.9 J/K
E)   877.5 J/KF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 15

For a given reaction, a change in the pressure may result in a change in the sign of ΔG.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A reaction is proceeding toward equilibrium. At a certain stage, the concentrations of reactants and products are such that ΔG = ΔG°. What conclusion can reasonably be drawn about the reaction at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)   K > Q
B)   K 
C)   K = Q
D)   K = 1
E)   Q = 1F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

What is the free energy change, ΔG°, for the equilibrium between hydrogen iodide, hydrogen, and iodine at 453°C? Kc = 0.020 2HI(g)  c = 0.020 2HI(g)    H2(g)  + I2(g)  A)  6.4 kJ B)  8.8 kJ C)  15 kJ D)  19 kJ E)  24 kJ" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > H2(g)  + I2(g)

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A)   6.4 kJ
B)   8.8 kJ
C)   15 kJ
D)   19 kJ
E)   24 kJF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 2Cl2(g)  + SO2(g)  → SOCl2(g)  + Cl2O(g) 
Substance: Cl2(g)  SO2(g)  SOCl2(g)  Cl2O(g) 
S°(J/K·mol) : 223.0 248.1 309.77 266.1

Accepted Answer

A)   -118.2 J/K
B)   -104.8 J/K
C)   104.8 J/K
D)   118.2 J/K
E)   1270.0 J/KF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

In some spontaneous processes, the entropy of the surroundings decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A sample of water is heated at a constant pressure of one atmosphere. Initially, the sample is ice at 260 K, and at the end the sample consists of steam at 400 K. In which of the following 5K temperature intervals would there be the greatest increase in the entropy of the sample?

Accepted Answer

A)   from 260 K to 265 K
B)   from 275 K to 280 K
C)   from 360 K to 365 K
D)   370 K to 375 K
E)   from 395 K to 400 KF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Exam 20: Thermodynamics Entropy, Free Energy, and Reaction Direction

For a process with ΔS < 0, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? O₃(g) + NO(g) → O₂(g) + NO₂(g)

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For a given reaction, a change in the pressure may result in a change in the sign of ΔG.

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Given: H₂O(l) → H₂O(g) ΔH° = 40.7 kJ at 373K What is the entropy change in the system (ΔS) when one mole of water vaporizes at 100°C and a pressure of one atmosphere?

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In some spontaneous processes, the entropy of the surroundings decreases.

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Which of the following is true for pure oxygen gas, O₂(g) at 25°C?

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For a reaction at equilibrium, ΔS_univ = 0.

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The formation constant for the reaction Ag⁺(aq) + 2NH₃(aq) Ag(NH₃) ²⁺(aq) Is K_f = 1.7 × 10⁷ at 25°C. What is ΔG° at this temperature?

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 4Cr(s) + 3O₂(g) → 2Cr₂O₃(s) Substance: Cr(s) O₂(g) Cr₂O₃(s) S°(J/K·mol) : 23.77 205.138 81.2

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Calculate ΔG° for the reaction of ammonia with fluorine. 2NH₃(g) + 5F₂(g) → N₂F₄(g) + 6HF(g) Substance: NH₃(g) F₂(g) N₂F₄(g) HF(g) ΔG°_f (kJ/mol) : -16.4 0 9.9 -275.4

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A reaction is proceeding toward equilibrium. At a certain stage, the concentrations of reactants and products are such that ΔG = ΔG°. What conclusion can reasonably be drawn about the reaction at this time?

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A sample of water is heated at a constant pressure of one atmosphere. Initially, the sample is ice at 260 K, and at the end the sample consists of steam at 400 K. In which of the following 5K temperature intervals would there be the greatest increase in the entropy of the sample?

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The second law of thermodynamics tells us that

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Consider the figure that shows ΔG° for a chemical process plotted against absolute temperature. From this plot, it is reasonable to conclude that

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Calculate ΔS° for the combustion of propane. C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g) → 3CO₂(g) + 4H₂O(g) Substance: C₃H₈(g) O₂(g) CO₂(g) H₂O(g) S°(J/K·mol) : 269.9 205.138 213.74 18.825

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In which one of the following pairs will the first system have a higher entropy than the second? Assume P and T are the same for each pair, unless stated otherwise.

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In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the system always increases.

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 2Cl₂(g) + SO₂(g) → SOCl₂(g) + Cl₂O(g) Substance: Cl₂(g) SO₂(g) SOCl₂(g) Cl₂O(g) S°(J/K·mol) : 223.0 248.1 309.77 266.1

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What is the free energy change, ΔG°, for the equilibrium between hydrogen iodide, hydrogen, and iodine at 453°C? K_c = 0.020 2HI(g) H₂(g) + I₂(g)

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Exam 20: Thermodynamics Entropy, Free Energy, and Reaction Direction

For a process with ΔS < 0, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? O3(g) + NO(g) → O2(g) + NO2(g)

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For a given reaction, a change in the pressure may result in a change in the sign of ΔG.

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Given: H2O(l) → H2O(g) ΔH° = 40.7 kJ at 373K What is the entropy change in the system (ΔS) when one mole of water vaporizes at 100°C and a pressure of one atmosphere?

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In some spontaneous processes, the entropy of the surroundings decreases.

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Which of the following is true for pure oxygen gas, O2(g) at 25°C?

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For a reaction at equilibrium, ΔSuniv = 0.

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The formation constant for the reaction Ag+(aq) + 2NH3(aq) Ag(NH3) 2+(aq) Is Kf = 1.7 × 107 at 25°C. What is ΔG° at this temperature?

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 4Cr(s) + 3O2(g) → 2Cr2O3(s) Substance: Cr(s) O2(g) Cr2O3(s) S°(J/K·mol) : 23.77 205.138 81.2

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Calculate ΔG° for the reaction of ammonia with fluorine. 2NH3(g) + 5F2(g) → N2F4(g) + 6HF(g) Substance: NH3(g) F2(g) N2F4(g) HF(g) ΔG°f (kJ/mol) : -16.4 0 9.9 -275.4

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A reaction is proceeding toward equilibrium. At a certain stage, the concentrations of reactants and products are such that ΔG = ΔG°. What conclusion can reasonably be drawn about the reaction at this time?

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A sample of water is heated at a constant pressure of one atmosphere. Initially, the sample is ice at 260 K, and at the end the sample consists of steam at 400 K. In which of the following 5K temperature intervals would there be the greatest increase in the entropy of the sample?

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The second law of thermodynamics tells us that

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Consider the figure that shows ΔG° for a chemical process plotted against absolute temperature. From this plot, it is reasonable to conclude that

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Calculate ΔS° for the combustion of propane. C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) → 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(g) Substance: C3H8(g) O2(g) CO2(g) H2O(g) S°(J/K·mol) : 269.9 205.138 213.74 18.825

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In which one of the following pairs will the first system have a higher entropy than the second? Assume P and T are the same for each pair, unless stated otherwise.

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In a spontaneous process, the entropy of the system always increases.

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 2Cl2(g) + SO2(g) → SOCl2(g) + Cl2O(g) Substance: Cl2(g) SO2(g) SOCl2(g) Cl2O(g) S°(J/K·mol) : 223.0 248.1 309.77 266.1

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What is the free energy change, ΔG°, for the equilibrium between hydrogen iodide, hydrogen, and iodine at 453°C? Kc = 0.020 2HI(g) H2(g) + I2(g)

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Which relationship or statement best describes ΔS° for the following reaction? O₃(g) + NO(g) → O₂(g) + NO₂(g)

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Given: H₂O(l) → H₂O(g) ΔH° = 40.7 kJ at 373K What is the entropy change in the system (ΔS) when one mole of water vaporizes at 100°C and a pressure of one atmosphere?

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Which of the following is true for pure oxygen gas, O₂(g) at 25°C?

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For a reaction at equilibrium, ΔS_univ = 0.

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The formation constant for the reaction Ag⁺(aq) + 2NH₃(aq) Ag(NH₃) ²⁺(aq) Is K_f = 1.7 × 10⁷ at 25°C. What is ΔG° at this temperature?

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 4Cr(s) + 3O₂(g) → 2Cr₂O₃(s) Substance: Cr(s) O₂(g) Cr₂O₃(s) S°(J/K·mol) : 23.77 205.138 81.2

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Calculate ΔG° for the reaction of ammonia with fluorine. 2NH₃(g) + 5F₂(g) → N₂F₄(g) + 6HF(g) Substance: NH₃(g) F₂(g) N₂F₄(g) HF(g) ΔG°_f (kJ/mol) : -16.4 0 9.9 -275.4

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Calculate ΔS° for the combustion of propane. C₃H₈(g) + 5O₂(g) → 3CO₂(g) + 4H₂O(g) Substance: C₃H₈(g) O₂(g) CO₂(g) H₂O(g) S°(J/K·mol) : 269.9 205.138 213.74 18.825

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Calculate ΔS° for the reaction 2Cl₂(g) + SO₂(g) → SOCl₂(g) + Cl₂O(g) Substance: Cl₂(g) SO₂(g) SOCl₂(g) Cl₂O(g) S°(J/K·mol) : 223.0 248.1 309.77 266.1

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What is the free energy change, ΔG°, for the equilibrium between hydrogen iodide, hydrogen, and iodine at 453°C? K_c = 0.020 2HI(g) H₂(g) + I₂(g)

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