OCR A Jan 2013 Paper 2 Q4

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4 Methanol can be manufactured by the reaction of carbon dioxide with hydrogen. 3H2(g) + CO2(g) CH3OH(g) + H2O(g) equation 4.1 10 In this reaction, 49.0 kJ of energy are released when 3 moles of H2 react completely. This enthalpy change is called the enthalpy change of reaction, Hr. (a) Calculate the energy released when 1000 dm3 of hydrogen, measured at room temperature and pressure, react completely with carbon dioxide. Give your answer to three significant figures. energy released =kJ [3] (b) Complete the enthalpy profile diagram for the forward reaction. Label the activation energy, Ea, and the enthalpy change, Hr. enthalpy 3H2(g) + CO2(g) (c) What is the enthalpy change of reaction for the reverse reaction? progress of reaction [3]OCR 2013 enthalpy change =kJ mol1 [1]<br />
 (d) A scientist estimates the activation energy for the forward reaction as +225 kJ mol1. Using this information, estimate the activation energy of the reverse reaction. 11 activation energy =kJ mol1 [1] (e) The temperature of the equilibrium mixture in equation 4.1 is increased. Describe and explain what happens to the position of equilibrium.[2] (f) The total pressure of the equilibrium mixture in equation 4.1 is decreased. Describe and explain what happens to the position of equilibrium.[2] (g) The reaction uses a solid catalyst. This catalyst functions in a similar way to the catalyst used in catalytic converters. Outline the stages that allow H2 to react with CO2 in the presence of a solid catalyst.[3] [Total: 15]OCR 2013 Turn over<br />

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