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Grade 11 : Chemistry - Equilibrium (Set 3)— Questions & Detailed Solutions
Q1
An ice-water system is maintained at 273 K and 1 atm in a closed insulated cylinder fitted with a frictionless piston.
Which of the following statements correctly describes what happens when the external pressure on the system is increased?
(A)
The melting point of ice increases, and more ice forms.
(B)
The melting point of ice decreases, and more ice melts.
(C)
Equilibrium remains completely unaffected because both phases are condensed states.
(D)
Water vapor pressure increases while the amount of liquid water decreases.
Q2
For the gas-phase reaction $2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3(g)$ at 700 K, if $K_c = 3.0 \times 10^2\text{ L mol}^{-1}$, what is the value of $K_p$ in $\text{atm}^{-1}$? (Use $R = 0.0821\text{ L atm K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1}$)
For the gas-phase reaction $2SO_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2SO_3(g)$ at 700 K, if $K_c = 3.0 \times 10^2\text{ L mol}^{-1}$, what is the value of $K_p$ in $\text{atm}^{-1}$? (Use $R = 0.0821\text{ L atm K}^{-1}\text{mol}^{-1}$)
(A)
$1.72 \times 10^4$
(B)
5.22
(C)
300
(D)
0.191
Q3
A 2.0 L rigid vessel initially contains 0.4 mol of gas $A$ and 0.8 mol of gas $B$. They react according to the equation: $A(g) + 2B(g) \rightleftharpoons C(g)$. At equilibrium, 0.2 mol of gas $C$ is present.What is the equilibrium constant $K_c$ for this reaction?
A 2.0 L rigid vessel initially contains 0.4 mol of gas $A$ and 0.8 mol of gas $B$. They react according to the equation: $A(g) + 2B(g) \rightleftharpoons C(g)$. At equilibrium, 0.2 mol of gas $C$ is present.
What is the equilibrium constant $K_c$ for this reaction?
(A)
$12.5m^{-2}$
(B)
$25.0m^{-2}$
(C)
$50.0m^{-2}$
(D)
$6.25m^{-2}$
Q4
Given the following equilibrium constants at 1000 K:
(1) $N_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO(g)$, $K_1 = 4.0 \times 10^{-4}$
(2) $NO(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons NO_2(g)$, $K_2 = 1.0 \times 10^2$What is the equilibrium constant $K_3$ for the reaction $2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2(g) + 2O_2(g)$?
Given the following equilibrium constants at 1000 K:
(1) $N_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO(g)$, $K_1 = 4.0 \times 10^{-4}$
(2) $NO(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons NO_2(g)$, $K_2 = 1.0 \times 10^2$
(1) $N_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO(g)$, $K_1 = 4.0 \times 10^{-4}$
(2) $NO(g) + \frac{1}{2}O_2(g) \rightleftharpoons NO_2(g)$, $K_2 = 1.0 \times 10^2$
What is the equilibrium constant $K_3$ for the reaction $2NO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons N_2(g) + 2O_2(g)$?
(A)
0.25
(B)
4.00
(C)
$2.5 \times 10^{-3}$
(D)
$4.0 \times 10^{-2}$
Q5
For the gaseous equilibrium system $PCl_5(g) \rightleftharpoons PCl_3(g) + Cl_2(g)$, what is the effect of adding an inert gas like Helium at constant pressure?
For the gaseous equilibrium system $PCl_5(g) \rightleftharpoons PCl_3(g) + Cl_2(g)$, what is the effect of adding an inert gas like Helium at constant pressure?
(A)
The equilibrium shifts in the forward direction.
(B)
The equilibrium shifts in the backward direction.
(C)
The equilibrium remains completely unaffected.
(D)
The equilibrium constant $K_c$ increases.
Q6
For the reaction $A(g) + B(g) \rightleftharpoons 2C(g)$, the equilibrium constant $K_c$ is 16. At a given instant, a reaction vessel contains $[A] = 0.5m$, $[B] = 0.5m$, and $[C] = 4.0m$.Which statement correctly describes the state and direction of the reaction system?
For the reaction $A(g) + B(g) \rightleftharpoons 2C(g)$, the equilibrium constant $K_c$ is 16. At a given instant, a reaction vessel contains $[A] = 0.5m$, $[B] = 0.5m$, and $[C] = 4.0m$.
Which statement correctly describes the state and direction of the reaction system?
(A)
The system is at equilibrium because $Q_c = K_c$.
(B)
$Q_c > K_c$; the reaction will proceed in the backward direction to reach equilibrium.
(C)
$Q_c < K_c$; the reaction will proceed in the forward direction to reach equilibrium.
(D)
The reaction has ceased completely.
Q7
Which of the following species acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base but NOT as an Arrhenius base in aqueous medium?
Which of the following species acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base but NOT as an Arrhenius base in aqueous medium?
(A)
NaOH
(B)
KOH
(C)
$NH_3$
(D)
$Ca(OH)_2$
Q8
What is the conjugate base of the hydrogenphosphate ion, $HPO_4^{2-}$?
What is the conjugate base of the hydrogenphosphate ion, $HPO_4^{2-}$?
(A)
$H_3PO_4$
(B)
$H_2PO_4^-$
(C)
$PO_4^{3-}$
(D)
$H_4PO_4^+$
Q9
Equal volumes of $0.02m HCl$ solution and $0.04m HNO_3$ solution are mixed together. What is the pH of the resulting mixture? (Given: $\log_{10} 3 \approx 0.48$)
Equal volumes of $0.02m HCl$ solution and $0.04m HNO_3$ solution are mixed together. What is the pH of the resulting mixture? (Given: $\log_{10} 3 \approx 0.48$)
(A)
1.22
(B)
1.52
(C)
1.70
(D)
2.00
Q10
A 0.10 M aqueous solution of a weak monobasic acid HA has an ionization constant $K_a = 1.0 \times 10^{-5}$. What is the pH of this solution?
A 0.10 M aqueous solution of a weak monobasic acid HA has an ionization constant $K_a = 1.0 \times 10^{-5}$. What is the pH of this solution?
(A)
1.0
(B)
3.0
(C)
5.0
(D)
7.0
Q11
If the degree of dissociation of a 0.01 M monobasic weak acid solution is 0.05 (5%), what is its acid dissociation constant $K_a$?
If the degree of dissociation of a 0.01 M monobasic weak acid solution is 0.05 (5%), what is its acid dissociation constant $K_a$?
(A)
$2.5 \times 10^{-5}$
(B)
$5.0 \times 10^{-4}$
(C)
$2.5 \times 10^{-3}$
(D)
$1.0 \times 10^{-4}$
Q12
Given that the acid dissociation constant $K_a$ for the ammonium ion ($NH_4^+$) is $5.6 \times 10^{-10}$ at $25^\circ\text{C}$, what is the base dissociation constant $K_b$ for $NH_3$? ($K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14}$)
Given that the acid dissociation constant $K_a$ for the ammonium ion ($NH_4^+$) is $5.6 \times 10^{-10}$ at $25^\circ\text{C}$, what is the base dissociation constant $K_b$ for $NH_3$? ($K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14}$)
(A)
$1.79 \times 10^{-5}$
(B)
$5.60 \times 10^{-4}$
(C)
$1.79 \times 10^{-9}$
(D)
$5.60 \times 10^{-24}$
Q13
What is the pH of a 0.10 M solution of sodium acetate ($CH_3COONa$) at $25^\circ\text{C}$? ($K_a \text{ of } CH_3COOH = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$, $K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14}$)
What is the pH of a 0.10 M solution of sodium acetate ($CH_3COONa$) at $25^\circ\text{C}$? ($K_a \text{ of } CH_3COOH = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$, $K_w = 1.0 \times 10^{-14}$)
(A)
5.13
(B)
7.00
(C)
8.87
(D)
9.37
Q14
An acidic buffer contains $0.20m CH_3COOH$ and $0.20m CH_3COONa$ ($\text{p}K_a = 4.74$).What will be the resulting pH of the solution if $0.05m HCl$ is added (assuming negligible volume change)?
An acidic buffer contains $0.20m CH_3COOH$ and $0.20m CH_3COONa$ ($\text{p}K_a = 4.74$).
What will be the resulting pH of the solution if $0.05m HCl$ is added (assuming negligible volume change)?
(A)
4.96
(B)
4.74
(C)
4.52
(D)
4.22
Q15
A basic buffer solution contains $0.10m NH_3$ and $0.10m NH_4Cl$. Given $K_b$ of $NH_3 = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$ ($\text{p}K_b = 4.74$), what is the pH of this buffer at $25^\circ\text{C}$?
A basic buffer solution contains $0.10m NH_3$ and $0.10m NH_4Cl$. Given $K_b$ of $NH_3 = 1.8 \times 10^{-5}$ ($\text{p}K_b = 4.74$), what is the pH of this buffer at $25^\circ\text{C}$?
(A)
4.74
(B)
7.00
(C)
9.26
(D)
11.52
Q16
The molar solubility of calcium fluoride ($CaF_2$) in pure water at 298 K is $2.0 \times 10^{-4}\text{ mol L}^{-1}$. What is its solubility product ($K_{sp}$)?
The molar solubility of calcium fluoride ($CaF_2$) in pure water at 298 K is $2.0 \times 10^{-4}\text{ mol L}^{-1}$. What is its solubility product ($K_{sp}$)?
(A)
$4.0 \times 10^{-8}$
(B)
$8.0 \times 10^{-12}$
(C)
$3.2 \times 10^{-11}$
(D)
$1.6 \times 10^{-11}$
Q17
The solubility product $K_{sp}$ of silver chloride (AgCl) is $1.8 \times 10^{-10}$. What is its molar solubility in a $0.10m NaCl$ solution?
The solubility product $K_{sp}$ of silver chloride (AgCl) is $1.8 \times 10^{-10}$. What is its molar solubility in a $0.10m NaCl$ solution?
(A)
$1.34 \times 10^{-5}m$
(B)
$1.80 \times 10^{-9}m$
(C)
$1.80 \times 10^{-11}m$
(D)
$3.24 \times 10^{-10}m$
Q18
Equal volumes of $0.002m CaCl_2$ solution and $0.004m Na_2SO_4$ solution are mixed. Given $K_{sp}(CaSO_4) = 2.4 \times 10^{-5}$, will a precipitate of $CaSO_4$ form?
Equal volumes of $0.002m CaCl_2$ solution and $0.004m Na_2SO_4$ solution are mixed. Given $K_{sp}(CaSO_4) = 2.4 \times 10^{-5}$, will a precipitate of $CaSO_4$ form?
(A)
Yes, because $Q_{sp} > K_{sp}$.
(B)
No, because $Q_{sp} < K_{sp}$.
(C)
Yes, because $Q_{sp} = K_{sp}$.
(D)
Precipitation depends solely on solution temperature.
Q19
Consider the following four chemical species:
(i) $BF_3$, (ii) $NH_3$, (iii) $AlCl_3$, (iv) $H_2O$Which of the following options correctly classifies these species as Lewis acids or Lewis bases?
Consider the following four chemical species:
(i) $BF_3$, (ii) $NH_3$, (iii) $AlCl_3$, (iv) $H_2O$
(i) $BF_3$, (ii) $NH_3$, (iii) $AlCl_3$, (iv) $H_2O$
Which of the following options correctly classifies these species as Lewis acids or Lewis bases?
(A)
Lewis acids: (i) & (iii); Lewis bases: (ii) & (iv)
(B)
Lewis acids: (ii) & (iv); Lewis bases: (i) & (iii)
(C)
All four are Lewis acids
(D)
All four are Lewis bases
Q20
For the gas-phase dissociation $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$, the theoretical vapor density of $N_2O_4$ is $D = 46$. At a specific temperature, the observed vapor density $d$ of the equilibrium mixture is found to be 30.67.What is the degree of dissociation ($\alpha$) of $N_2O_4$?
For the gas-phase dissociation $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$, the theoretical vapor density of $N_2O_4$ is $D = 46$. At a specific temperature, the observed vapor density $d$ of the equilibrium mixture is found to be 30.67.
What is the degree of dissociation ($\alpha$) of $N_2O_4$?
(A)
0.25
(B)
0.33
(C)
0.50
(D)
0.75

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