Solve Chemistry Exam Qns - NO2, Copper & Equilibrium

In summary, the first question asks for the standard enthalpy of formation of NO2 given the standard enthalpy of NO is known and the heat released by a reaction involving NO2 at a constant pressure and temperature. The second question involves finding the final temperature of a system after a 200g piece of copper at 100 degrees Celsius is dropped into 1000g of water at 25 degrees Celsius. And for the third question, the equilibrium constant for a reaction involving A, B, and C is given and the task is to find the equilibrium constant for a reaction involving 2A, 2B, and 2C.
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Ukitake Jyuushirou
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someone could juz tell me roughly how to work out this set of qn please? i have been thinking and doing a lot of workings but none of the ans is remotely close to the ans... :(

1) the reaction below releases 56.6kj of heat at 298k for each mole of NO2 formed at a constant pressure of 1 atm. what is the standard enthalpy of formation of NO2 given the standard enthalpy of NO is 90.4kj mol

2NO + O2 ---> 2NO2

2) a 200g of copper at 100 degrees celsius is dropped into 1000g of water at 25 degrees celsius. what is the final temp of the system?

specific heat of water is 4.18J and copper is 0.400 J

3) if the equilibrium constant for A + B <===> C is 0.123, the equilibrium constant when 2C <===> 2A + 2B is?
 
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Question Two

HINT: Energy lost by copper is equal to the energy gained by the water. Try setting up simultaneous equations.

Question Three

HINT: You have increased the concentration of all the reactants equally.
 
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For Question One, use the fact that [tex]\Delta H = \Sigma (\Delta H_{products})-\Sigma (\Delta H_{reactants})[/tex]. You know that since oxygen is a pure element, its heat of formation is zero. You know that [tex]\Delta H[/tex], and you know [tex]\Sigma (\Delta H_{reactants})[/tex]. You have to find [tex]\Sigma (\Delta H_{products})[/tex].

For Question Two, you know that [tex]q = mc(T_{f} - T_{i})[/tex]. Find the heat that the copper is holding. Now that you know [tex]q[/tex], you also know that it is all transferred to the water, so write another q-equation, but this time you are solving for T of the water. Find the equilibrium temperature of the water and copper system - that is your [tex]T_{f}[/tex] for the copper. You know the [tex]T_{i}[/tex] for both the copper and the water, so all you do now is plug and chug.

For Question Three, write the [tex]K_{eq}[/tex] equation for A + B <===> C, then write it for 2C <===> 2A + 2B. Remember that when you flip the reactants and the products, you have to take the reciprocal of [tex]K_{eq}[/tex], and that when you multiply the coefficients all by a number [tex]N[/tex], you have to raise all of the terms in the [tex]K_{eq}[/tex] equation to that power [tex]N[/tex]. So, for example: The equilibrium constant for a reaction A + B + C <===> D + E + F is [tex]\frac{[D][E][F]}{[A][C]}[/tex]. For 3D + 3E + 3F <===> 3A + 3B + 3C, it is [tex]\frac{[A]^{3}^{3}[C]^{3}}{[D]^{3}[E]^{3}[F]^{3}}[/tex].
 
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1. What is the chemical formula for nitrite?

The chemical formula for nitrite is NO2.

2. What is the role of copper in chemistry?

Copper is a transition metal that is commonly used in various chemical reactions and processes. It is a good conductor of electricity, and is often used in electrical wiring and electronics. It also has antimicrobial properties and is used in medical equipment and water purification systems.

3. How do you solve equilibrium problems in chemistry?

To solve equilibrium problems, you must first determine the equilibrium constant (K) using the concentrations of reactants and products. Then, set up an expression using the law of mass action and plug in the given concentrations. Finally, solve for the unknown variable using basic algebra.

4. What is the difference between dynamic and static equilibrium?

In dynamic equilibrium, the forward and reverse reactions are occurring at equal rates, resulting in a constant concentration of reactants and products. In contrast, static equilibrium occurs when there is no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products because the reaction has reached completion.

5. How does temperature affect equilibrium in a chemical reaction?

According to Le Chatelier's principle, an increase in temperature will favor the endothermic reaction, while a decrease in temperature will favor the exothermic reaction. This means that the equilibrium will shift in the direction that absorbs or releases heat in order to maintain a constant temperature.

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