Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with calcium carbonate.
$CaCO_3(s) + 2HCl(aq) \rightarrow CaCl_2(aq) + CO_2(g) + H_2O(l)$
A student studied the reaction by recording the volume of carbon dioxide given off each minute while the temperature stayed constant.
(a)[2]
Draw a diagram of the apparatus the student could use to carry out this investigation.
(b(i))[2]
Which sample, large, medium or small pieces, had the quickest initial rate of reaction? Use the graph to explain your answer.
(b(ii))[2]
The experiment was done again with powdered calcium carbonate of the same mass. Draw a line on the grid above to illustrate how the volume of carbon dioxide changes with time in this experiment.
(b(iii))[1]
At what time did the reaction just finish when small pieces of calcium carbonate were used?
(c(i))[1]
Give one application of calcium oxide.
(c(ii))[2]
What kind of oxide is calcium oxide? Explain your answer.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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