EDUBBA, MAMBAKKAM

WORKSHEET NO-6
NAME: GRADE: 9
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY TOPIC: Equilibrium
1 The reaction between sulfur dioxide and oxygen is shown.

The reaction is exothermic.

Which of the changes shifts the position of equilibrium to the right?

1 Increase the concentration of oxygen.

2 Increase the pressure.
3 Increase the temperature.

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 only

2 The reaction between chlorine and bromide ions is a redox reaction.

What is the change in oxidation state of the reducing agent in this reaction?

A –2 to 0 B –1 to 0 C 0 to –1 D 0 to +1

3 The equation for a redox reaction is shown.

2FeSO4 + Cl 2 + H2SO4 → Fe2(SO4)3 + 2HCl

Which element is reduced?

A chlorine
B iron
C oxygen
D sulfur

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4 Some nitrogen dioxide gas was put in a gas syringe. The end of the gas syringe is sealed.
A reversible reaction occurs. The reaction reaches equilibrium.

The forward reaction is exothermic.

Which statement about the reaction is correct?

A If the gas syringe is placed in a cold water bath, the colour becomes darker.
B If the gas syringe is placed in a hot water bath, the colour becomes lighter.
C If the volume in the gas syringe is increased, the colour becomes lighter.
D If the volume in the gas syringe is decreased, the colour becomes lighter.

5 Which changes involve reduction?

A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

6 In which reaction is the underlined compound acting as a reducing agent?

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7 An equilibrium reaction is shown.

The forward reaction is endothermic.

What is the effect of changing the temperature and pressure on the equilibrium position?

8 (a) Sulfuric acid is made industrially by a four-step process.

step 1 Sulfur is burned in air to produce sulfur dioxide.

step 2 Sulfur dioxide is converted into sulfur trioxide.
step 3 Sulfur trioxide is reacted with concentrated sulfuric acid to produce oleum.
step 4 Oleum is reacted with water to produce concentrated sulfuric acid.

(i) What is the name of the process by which sulfuric acid is made industrially?

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(ii) Describe the conversion of sulfur dioxide into sulfur trioxide in step 2.
In your answer, include:
● a chemical equation for the reaction
● the essential reaction conditions.
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9 Ammonia is an important chemical.
(a) Ammonia is manufactured by the Haber process. The reaction is reversible.
(i) What is the sign for a reversible reaction?

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(ii) State the essential conditions for the manufacture of ammonia by the Haber process
starting from hydrogen and nitrogen. Include a chemical equation to show the reaction which
occurs.

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(iii) Name one raw material which is a source of the hydrogen used in the Haber process.

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10 This question is about ethanoic acid, CH3COOH.

(a) Ethanoic acid is manufactured from methanol and carbon monoxide.

The process is done at 200°C and 30 atmospheres pressure.

The forward reaction is exothermic.
Complete the table using only the words increases, decreases or no change. [4]

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(d) PCl 3 reacts with chlorine, Cl 2, to form PCl 5. This reaction is exothermic and reaches an
equilibrium.

(i) Describe two features of an equilibrium.

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(ii) State the effect, if any, on the position of this equilibrium when the following changes are
made.
Explain your answers. [4]

temperature is increased ..............................................................................................................................

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pressure is increased .....................................................................................................................................

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