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Hess’s law: CAIE A‑Level Chemistry questions

Every CAIE A-Level Chemistry exam question on 5.2 Hess’s law, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q9

    June 2024 · Paper 1

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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 9: An energy cycle is shown. CH4 + 2O2 X Y C + 2H2 + 2O2 CO2 + 2H2O Z The energy changes involved are X, Y and Z. The numerical value of energy change Y is either
  2. Q4(b)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 4(b)(ii): Use the data in Table 4.1 to calculate the enthalpy change of reaction, ∆Hr , in kJ mol–1, for reaction 2. Show your working. ∆Hr = kJ mol–1 [2] [Total: 6]
  3. Q9

    Specimen · Paper 1

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    Specimen Paper 1, question 9: Which expression gives the standard enthalpy change of combustion of methane? A (CH4) + (CO2) – 2 (H2O) B (CO2) + 2 (H2O) + (CH4) C (CH4) + 2 (H2O) – (CO2) D (C
All 3 questions on Hess’s law, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q9 (1 mark): An energy cycle is shown. CH4 + 2O2 X Y C + 2H2 + 2O2 CO2 + 2H2O Z The energy changes involved are X, Y and Z. The numerical value of energy change Y is either
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Use the data in Table 4.1 to calculate the enthalpy change of reaction, ∆Hr , in kJ mol–1, for reaction 2. Show your working. ∆Hr = kJ mol–1 [2] [Total: 6]
  3. Specimen, Paper 1, Q9 (1 mark): Which expression gives the standard enthalpy change of combustion of methane? A (CH4) + (CO2) – 2 (H2O) B (CO2) + 2 (H2O) + (CH4) C (CH4) + 2 (H2O) – (CO2) D (C

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