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Unit 5: Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Study guide for CLEP CLEP Chemistry — Unit 5: Thermodynamics and Kinetics. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.

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Practice Questions

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Flashcards

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Key Topics

Key Concepts to Study

enthalpy and Hess's law
entropy and Gibbs free energy
rate laws
equilibrium and Le Chatelier's

Sample Practice Questions

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Q1MEDIUM

A sample of helium gas is heated at constant volume. Which of the following statements is true about the behavior of the gas?

A) The pressure of the gas increases, and the temperature decreases.
B) The pressure of the gas decreases, and the temperature increases.
C) The pressure of the gas increases, and the temperature increases.
D) The pressure of the gas decreases, and the temperature decreases.
E) The pressure of the gas remains constant, and the temperature increases.
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Answer: C — At constant volume, an increase in temperature results in an increase in pressure, according to the ideal gas law.

Q2MEDIUM

What is the primary reason that colleges and universities use Advanced Placement scores to determine credit and placement for incoming students?

A) To evaluate the effectiveness of their own faculty and curriculum
B) To provide an incentive for high school students to take more challenging courses
C) To assess a student's potential for success in higher education based on a standardized measure of achievement
D) To reduce the overall cost of tuition by awarding credit for prior learning
E) To attract more students from high-achieving high schools
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Answer: C — Colleges use AP scores to assess student achievement and potential for success in higher education.

Q3HARD

Consider a system where ΔH = 50 kJ and TΔS = 70 kJ at 300 K. What is the sign of ΔG?

A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Zero
D) Cannot be determined
E) Depends on the specific reaction
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Answer: B — Negative is correct because ΔG = ΔH - TΔS = 50 kJ - 70 kJ = -20 kJ, which is negative. A positive ΔG is incorrect as it would indicate non-spontaneity.

Q4EASY

What is the sign of ΔG for a spontaneous reaction?

A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Zero
D) Depends on temperature
E) Depends on pressure
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Answer: B — Negative is correct because negative ΔG indicates spontaneity..

Q5MEDIUM

A sealed container is filled with 2.0 moles of hydrogen gas and 1.0 mole of oxygen gas at 25°C. If the container is then heated to 50°C, what happens to the rate of reaction between hydrogen and oxygen?

A) The rate of reaction decreases
B) The rate of reaction remains the same
C) The rate of reaction increases
D) The reaction stops
E) The rate of reaction is halved
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Answer: C — Increasing temperature increases kinetic energy, leading to more frequent and effective collisions, thus increasing the reaction rate.

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