Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A student explores how magnesium reacts with dilute sulfuric acid.
(a)[1]

Complete the word equation for magnesium reacting with dilute sulfuric acid. magnesium + sulfuric acid → [BLANK] + hydrogen

(b(i))[3]

Draw a labelled diagram of the apparatus the student should use to carry out this investigation.

(b(ii))[1]

Deduce the total volume of hydrogen gas produced in the first 100 s of this reaction.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest why the reaction stops at 300 s.

(b(iv))[3]

Draw a line on the grid in Fig. 3.1 to show how the volume of hydrogen gas produced changes when the temperature is higher.

(b(v))[1]

Describe how the rate of the reaction changes when sulfuric acid of a lower concentration is used.

(b(vi))[1]

Describe how the rate of the reaction changes when a catalyst is used.

(c)[1]

Describe a test for hydrogen. Include the test and the observation.

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