The table below shows the energy released when burning 1.0 g of each of the following organic compounds. Compound Energy released / kJg-1 Relative molecular mass Methane 55.7 16 Ethanol 29.8 46 Propanol 33.6 60 Octane 48.4 114 The standard enthalpy change of combustion of one of the above compounds is -2-016 kJmol-1. What is this organic compound?

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The table below shows the energy released when burning 1.0 g of each of the following organic compounds.

Compound

Energy released / kJg-1

Relative molecular mass

Methane

55.7

16

Ethanol

29.8

46

Propanol

33.6

60

Octane

48.4

114

The standard enthalpy change of combustion of one of the above compounds is -2-016 kJmol-1. What is this organic compound?
A. Methane B. Ethanol C. Propanol D. Octane

12. The thermochemical equation shown below refers to the combustion of ammonia. 4NH3(g) + 3O2(g) → 2N2(g) + 6H2O(g) ΔHoc = x kJ

Which of the following statements concerning the above reaction are correct?

(1)  x is negative in value.

(2)  The standard enthalpy change of formation of water is 1/6 x kJ mol−1.

(3)  The standard enthalpy change of the reaction is 4 × ΔHoc [NH3(g)].

  1. (1) only

  2. (2) only

  3. (1) and (3) only

  4. (2) and (3) only

    13. A sample of aluminum absorbed 9.86 J of heat, and its temperature increased from 23.2°C to 30.5°C. What was the mass of the aluminum sample? (The specific heat capacity of aluminum is 0.90 Jg-1K-1.)

    A. 8.1 g B. 65 g C. 6.6 g D. 1.5 g

    Which of the following statements concerning enthalpy change cycle are correct?

    1. (1)  It can represent the enthalpy changes of the reactions.

    2. (2)  It relates the different pathways of a reaction in a closed loop.

    3. (3)  The number of atoms of species involved in any enthalpy change cycle has to be balanced.

    A. (1) and (2) only 

    •   b (1) and (3) only

    • C  (2) and (3) only

     D. (1), (2) and (3)

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