Date | November 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18N.2.hl.TZ0.5 |
Level | HL | Paper | 2 | Time zone | TZ0 |
Command term | Predict | Question number | 5 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
This reaction is used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid.
2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g) Kc = 280 at 1000 K
State why this equilibrium reaction is considered homogeneous.
Predict, giving your reason, the sign of the standard entropy change of the forward reaction.
Calculate the standard Gibbs free energy change, ΔGΘ, in kJ, for this reaction at 1000 K. Use sections 1 and 2 of the data booklet.
Predict, giving your reasons, whether the forward reaction is endothermic or exothermic. Use your answers to (b) and (c).
0.200 mol sulfur dioxide, 0.300 mol oxygen and 0.500 mol sulfur trioxide were mixed in a 1.00 dm3 flask at 1000 K.
Predict the direction of the reaction showing your working.
Markscheme
all «species» are in same phase ✔
Accept “all species are in same state”.
Accept “all species are gases”.
negative AND fewer moles/molecules «of gas» in the products ✔
ΔGΘ =«–RT ln Kc =» –8.31 J K–1 mol–1 × 1000 K × ln 280
OR
ΔGΘ = – 4.7 × 104 «J» ✔
«ΔGΘ =» – 47 «kJ» ✔
Award [2] for correct final answer.
ΔGΘ < 0/spontaneous AND ΔSΘ < 0/unfavourable ✔
exothermic AND ΔHΘ «must be» negative/favourable ✔
«reaction quotient/Q =» ✔
reaction quotient/Q/20.8/answer < Kc/280
OR
mixture needs more product for the number to equal Kc ✔
reaction proceeds to the right/products ✔
Do not award M3 without valid reasoning.