Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

This apparatus is used to study the rate at which calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid at $30\,^\circ\text{C}$.
(a)[1]

Name the apparatus labelled A in the diagram.

(b)[2]

Describe how this apparatus can be used to determine the rate of reaction.

(c)[1]

What effect does the drop in temperature have on the rate of reaction?

(d)[1]

Complete the table by entering the sizes of the pieces in the first column.

(e)[2]

Give the names of the three products made when calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid.

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