OCR A Level Chemistry A

OCR A Level Chemistry A Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy Exam Questions

Free OCR A Level Chemistry A exam questions on Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy, with mark schemes. Covers lattice enthalpy, Born-Haber cycles, entropy and Gibbs free energy.

Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy exam questions

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About OCR A Level Chemistry A Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy

This topic covers energetics and feasibility.

What you need to know

  • Lattice enthalpy Born-Haber cycles.
  • Hydration Enthalpy of solution and hydration.
  • Entropy ΔS calculations.
  • Free energy ΔG = ΔH − TΔS.

Common mistakes in Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy

  • Sign errors in Born-Haber cycles.
  • Not converting J to kJ.
  • Saying feasible means fast.

Try three Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy exam-style questions

1. State the condition for feasibility. (1 mark)

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ΔG ≤ 0.

2. Explain why entropy increases on melting. (1 mark)

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Particles become more disordered.

3. Explain how ionic charge affects lattice enthalpy. (1 mark)

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Higher charge gives stronger attraction and more exothermic lattice enthalpy.

Enthalpy, Entropy and Free Energy FAQs

What does this topic cover?

Lattice enthalpy, entropy and free energy.

How is the feasibility temperature found?

Set ΔG = 0, so T = ΔH/ΔS.

Why can endothermic reactions be feasible?

A large positive ΔS can make ΔG negative.