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Date May 2015 Marks available 1 Reference code 15M.1.sl.TZ2.16
Level SL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Question number 16 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which enthalpy changes can be calculated using only bond enthalpy data?

I.     N2(g)+3H2(g)2NH3(g)

II.     C2H5OH(l)+3O2(g)2CO2(g)+3H2O(g)

III.     CH4(g)+Cl2(g)CH3Cl(g)+HCl(g)

A.     I and II only

B.     I and III only

C.     II and III only

D.     I, II and III

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

It should have been clear to candidates that liquid ethanol would require more than bond enthalpy data provided they knew the definition of the latter. 52% gave the correct answer. 

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 5: Energetics/thermochemistry » 5.3 Bond enthalpies
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