Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry — practice question

Iodine occurs naturally in compounds across a range of oxidation states.
(a(i))[2]

Identify the role of $\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$(aq) in its reaction with $\text{I}^-$(aq) ions under acidic conditions. Write an ionic equation for the reaction.

(a(ii))[2]

A $15.0\,\text{cm}^3$ sample of $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}$ is shaken with $20.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of an aqueous $\text{I}_2$ solution until equilibrium is reached. It is found that $0.390\,\text{g}$ of $\text{I}_2$ passes into the $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}$. The partition coefficient of $\text{I}_2$ between $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}$ and water, $K_{pc}$, is $93.8$. Calculate the mass of $\text{I}_2$ still present in the aqueous layer. Show your working.

(a(iii))[2]

Suggest how the value of $K_{pc}$ of $\text{I}_2$ between hexan-2-one, $\text{CH}_3(\text{CH}_2)_3\text{COCH}_3$, and water would compare with the value in (a)(ii). Explain your answer.

(b(i))[1]

Define enthalpy change of solution.

(b(ii))[1]

Use the data in Table 1.1 to calculate the enthalpy change of solution for potassium iodide, $\text{KI}$.

(b(iii))[2]

Suggest the trend in the magnitudes of the lattice energies of the Group 1 iodides, $\text{LiI}$, $\text{NaI}$, $\text{KI}$. Explain your answer.

(c(i))[2]

A $25.0\,\text{cm}^3$ sample of a $\text{Cu}^{2+}$(aq) solution is reacted with excess $\text{I}^-$(aq). The titration ends when $22.30\,\text{cm}^3$ of $0.150\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ $\text{S}_2\text{O}_3^{2-}$(aq) has been added. Calculate the concentration of $\text{Cu}^{2+}$(aq) in the original solution. Reaction 1: $2\text{Cu}^{2+} + 4\text{I}^- \rightarrow 2\text{CuI} + \text{I}_2$ Reaction 2: $2\text{S}_2\text{O}_3^{2-} + \text{I}_2 \rightarrow \text{S}_4\text{O}_6^{2-} + 2\text{I}^-$

(c(ii))[1]

Identify a suitable indicator for the titration.

(c(iii))[1]

Copper(I) and copper(II) both have electrons in all five $3d$ orbitals. Draw the shape of a $3d_{xy}$ orbital on the axes provided.

(d)[2]

The reaction of $\text{I}^-$ ions with persulfate ions, $\text{S}_2\text{O}_8^{2-}$, can be catalysed by $\text{Fe}^{3+}$ ions. $2\text{I}^- + \text{S}_2\text{O}_8^{2-} \rightarrow \text{I}_2 + 2\text{SO}_4^{2-}$ Write equations to show the way in which $\text{Fe}^{3+}$ catalyses this reaction.

(e)[3]

An orange precipitate of $\text{HgI}_2$ appears when $\text{Hg}^{2+}$ ions are added to $\text{KI}$(aq). The solubility of $\text{HgI}_2$ at $25\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ is $1.00 \times 10^{-7}\,\text{g dm}^{-3}$.\n\nCalculate the solubility product, $K_{sp}$, of $\text{HgI}_2$.\n\nInclude units in your answer.\n\n$[M_r: \text{HgI}_2, 454.4]$

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