Practice Hess’s Law: Enthalpy Is Path-Independent - 2.2 | Unit 5: Energetics and Thermochemistry | IB Grade 11: Chemistry
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2.2 - Hess’s Law: Enthalpy Is Path-Independent

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Question 1

Easy

Define Hess's Law.

💡 Hint: Think about how the overall energy change is concerned with initial and final states.

Question 2

Easy

Explain the significance of Hess’s Law in thermochemistry.

💡 Hint: Consider how we can break down complex reactions into simpler parts.

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Question 1

What does Hess's Law state?

  • The overall energy change is affected by the pathway.
  • Total enthalpy change is the same regardless of steps.
  • Enthalpy cannot be measured directly.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the reaction can occur in different manners.

Question 2

True or False: Hess’s Law allows us to calculate unknown enthalpy changes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how complex reactions can be approached.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the standard enthalpy of formation values for N₂(g)=0, O₂(g)=0, and ΔH_f°[NO(g)] = 90.3 kJ/mol, calculate ΔH for the reaction: N₂(g) + O₂(g) → 2NO(g).

💡 Hint: Remember that formation enthalpy values for elements in their standards states are zero.

Question 2

Using Hess's Law, if the enthalpy change for the combustion of propane (C3H8) is -2043 kJ/mol, derive the enthalpy change for the formation of propane.

💡 Hint: Think about how reversing a reaction changes the sign of ΔH.

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