Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A student looks into the rate of reaction between magnesium ribbon and an excess of dilute hydrochloric acid. $\text{Mg} + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{MgCl}_2 + \text{H}_2$
(a)[1]

Name the salt produced when magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid.

(b(i))[2]

Describe the way the rate of reaction alters with time. Use the graph to support your answer.

(b(ii))[1]

How many seconds were needed to collect the first $25\,\text{cm}^3$ of hydrogen?

(b(iii))[2]

Draw the line on the grid for the experiment at the higher temperature.

(b(iv))[1]

Calculate the mass of magnesium required to produce 0.8 g of hydrogen using an excess of dilute hydrochloric acid.

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