Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

Using the apparatus shown, a student studied the reaction of zinc with sulfuric acid at $20\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Zinc was present in excess.
(a)[1]

What action should the student take to start the reaction?

(b(i))[1]

Explain why the gas volume remains unchanged after 10 minutes.

(b(ii))[1]

How much time was needed to collect the first $20\,\text{cm}^3$ of gas?

(b(iii))[2]

Draw the line shape on the grid on page 16 for the reaction carried out at $30\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(c)[2]

Describe and explain how the rate of reaction changes when zinc powder is used.

(d(i))[1]

What is meant by the term compound?

(d(ii))[1]

Give one example of a source of sulfur.

(d(iii))[1]

Give one use for sulfur dioxide.

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