Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

When hydrochloric acid reacts with magnesium, the products formed are aqueous magnesium chloride and hydrogen. $\text{Mg}(s) + 2\text{HCl}(aq) \rightarrow \text{MgCl}_2(aq) + \text{H}_2(g)$
(a)[2]

Finish the diagram by adding the correct labels into the boxes.

(b(i))[1]

Which concentration of hydrochloric acid produced the faster initial rate of reaction? Use the graph to justify your answer.

(b(ii))[2]

Draw a curve on the graph on page 16 to show how the volume of hydrogen would change if a third experiment was carried out using $1.5\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ hydrochloric acid and the same mass of magnesium.

(c)[1]

State one use of hydrogen.

(d)[1]

Explain why metal dust can make an explosive mixture with air.

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