Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award): Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0654 & 0973

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The graph below shows a reaction profile for the reaction between methane and oxygen. 

 

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What does the label X represent?

  • Activation energy

  • Overall energy change

  • Reactants

  • Progress of the reaction

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What is the reading on the following thermometer?

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  • 28.3 oC

  • 28.6 oC

  • 29.2 oC

  • 28.5 oC

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A student adds a small amount of ammonium chloride to a beaker of water. The temperature of the water decreases from 21 oC to 17 oC.

Which type of reaction has occurred and why?

 

type of reaction

reason

A

exothermic

heat is released

B

exothermic

heat is absorbed

C

endothermic

heat is released

D

endothermic

heat is absorbed

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    The energy level diagram below shows the relative energies of the reactants and products in a reaction.

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    Which row correctly describes the type of reaction and corresponding energy change?

     

    type of reaction

    energy change

    A

    endothermic

    heat is released

    B

    endothermic

    heat is absorbed

    C

    exothermic

    heat is released

    D

    exothermic

    heat is absorbed

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      1 mark

      Calcium and hydrochloric acid react to produce calcium chloride and hydrogen gas. The energy level diagram for the reaction is shown below.

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      Which statement about this reaction is not correct?

      • The temperature of the surroundings increases.

      • The reaction is endothermic.

      • The products have less energy than the reactants.

      • Energy is released during the reaction.

      1
      1 mark

      Which of the following processes is endothermic?

      • Reacting sodium with water.

      • The use of petrol in an engine.

      • Distilling crude oil.

      • Burning fossil fuels.

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      In all chemical reactions, bonds in the reactant species are broken and new bonds are formed in the products. Which statement is correct?

      • Bond breaking requires energy and is thus an exothermic process.

      • Bond breaking requires energy and is thus an endothermic process.

      • Bond breaking releases energy and is thus an exothermic process.

      • Bond breaking releases energy and is thus an endothermic process.

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      Which is true about chemical energy changes?

       

       Reaction type

      Energy flows

      Temperature of surroundings

      A

      exothermic

      to the surroundings

      increases

      B

      exothermic

      from the surroundings

      decreases

      C

      endothermic

      to the surroundings

      decreases

      D

      endothermic

      from the surroundings

      increases

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        The reaction profile for making nitrogen monoxide, NO, is shown below:

         

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        What is the activation energy for this reaction?

        • +140 kJ

        • +180 kJ

        • +320 kJ

        • -330 kJ

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        1 mark

        Endothermic reactions can be used in emergency sports injury treatment packs.

        What is true about these packs?

        • Absorb energy from the surroundings and transfer it to the injury

        • Can be re-used

        • Usually contain ammonium nitrate and water in separate compartments

        • Cause the temperature of the surroundings to increase

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        An energy level diagram is shown below.

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        Which row is correct for the points labelled 1, 2 and 3?

         

        1

        2

        3

        A

        activation energy

        energy change

        reactants

        B

        energy change

        activation energy

        products

        C

        energy change

        activation energy

        reactants

        D

        activation energy

        energy change

        products