A student carries out an investigation into how quickly aqueous hydrogen peroxide decomposes, using 0.2 g of a catalyst.
$2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{O}_2$
The rate of the reaction is determined by recording the volume of oxygen gas formed as time passes. The graph displays the results.
(a)[1]
Deduce the time taken to collect 35 cm$^3$ of oxygen gas.
(b)[2]
Draw a line on the grid to show how the volume of oxygen gas produced changes as time increases.
(c)[2]
Describe the effect each of the following has on the rate of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
The reaction is done at a higher temperature.
The reaction is done using a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide.
(d)[1]
Hydrogen peroxide reduces sodium chlorate(I), NaClO, to sodium chloride.
$\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 + \text{NaClO} \rightarrow \text{NaCl} + \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{O}_2$
Describe how this equation shows that sodium chlorate(I) has been reduced.
Worked solution & mark scheme
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