Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Chlorine is a reactive element. It can form many compounds.
(a(i))[1]

Complete Table 2.1 to show the maximum oxidation number of the elements Na to P in their chlorides.

(a(ii))[1]

State what factor determines the maximum oxidation number of elements in Period 3.

(b(i))[1]

Write an equation for the reaction between an excess of cold water and the chloride of silicon.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest the pH of the solution formed in (b)(i).

(c(i))[1]

Write an equation for the reaction between an excess of cold water and the chloride of phosphorus.

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest the pH of the solution formed in (c)(i).

(d(i))[1]

Write an equation for the reaction of chlorine with water.

(d(ii))[1]

Write an equation for the reaction of chlorine with hot $\text{NaOH(aq)}$.

(e(i))[1]

Identify the formula of the ion in bleach that kills bacteria.

(e(ii))[1]

Sodium chlorate(I), $\text{NaClO}$, reacts with hydrogen peroxide to form sodium chloride, water and oxygen gas. Write an equation for this reaction.

(e(iii))[3]

A sample of bleach $W$ has an unknown concentration of sodium chlorate(I). $10.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of $W$ is diluted with distilled water until the total volume is $100\,\text{cm}^3$ of bleach solution. Then $25.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of this diluted bleach solution is mixed with an excess of hydrogen peroxide and the gas volume produced is measured at room conditions. The experiment is repeated and, on average, $25.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of diluted bleach solution gives $42.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of gas. Calculate the concentration, in $\text{g dm}^{-3}$, of sodium chlorate(I) in $W$.

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This 13-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: highest oxidation numbers in chlorides: Na $+1$, Mg $+2$, Al $+3$, Si $+4$, P $+5$

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