IB skill practice

Use formation and combustion enthalpy data

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Reverse a Hess law step

A Hess cycle in a school extension laboratory uses a forward step with \(\Delta H=-60\,\text{kJ mol}^{-1}\). What enthalpy change should be used if that step is reversed? Use the labelled diagram, graph, or data table before calculating. Enter the answer and choose the interpretation that matches the HL chemistry evidence.

Worked practice: chemistry evidence and answer

Use the chemical evidence first, then enter the result and interpretation that match it.