Lab: Enthalpy — Unit test Answers

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3

Which statement defines specific heat capacity for a given sample?

t
the temperature of a given sample
t
the temperature that a given sample can withstand
t
the quantity of heat that is required to raise the sample’s temperature by 1°C (Kelvin)
t
the quantity of heat that is required to raise 1 g of the sample by 1°C (Kelvin) at a constant pressure
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According to the enthalpy diagram below, which of the following statements is true?

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Arrows A and D represent the enthalpy of the intermediate chemical reactions.
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Arrow C represents the enthalpy of the overall chemical reaction.
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Arrow C indicates that the third intermediate reaction is exothermic.
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Arrow B indicates that the second intermediate reaction is exothermic.
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Digby wants to determine how many calories are in his bag of chips. Which calorimeter should he use?

c
coffee cup calorimeter
b
bomb calorimeter
H
He could use both types of calorimeters.
H
He cannot use either.
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The overall change in enthalpy of a reaction depends only on

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the reactants and the products.
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the path that is taken from the reactants to the products.
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the reactants and the catalysts only.
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the reactants, the products, and the catalysts.
12

Which energy change takes place when gasoline evaporates from a fuel gas can?

E
Energy is released.
E
Energy is absorbed.
E
Energy remains stationary.
E
Energy becomes transformed.
13

Which energy changes are associated with a liquid freezing?

E
Energy is released as potential energy increases.
E
Energy is absorbed as potential energy increases.
E
Energy is released as potential energy decreases.
E
Energy is absorbed as potential energy decreases.
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T
The temperature increases because the average kinetic energy decreases.
T
The temperature increases because the average kinetic energy increases.
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The temperature decreases because the average kinetic energy decreases.
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The temperature decreases because the average kinetic energy increases.

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