Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

Oxygen is formed when aqueous hydrogen peroxide decomposes. Manganese(IV) oxide, MnO$_2$, acts as a catalyst in this reaction.
(a)[2]

State what is meant by the term catalyst.

(b(i))[1]

State why the mass of the conical flask and its contents gets smaller as time passes.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why the rate of reaction is highest at the start of the reaction.

(b(iii))[1]

Explain why the rate of reaction eventually becomes zero.

(c)[3]

Explain in terms of collision theory why the rate of reaction is higher at an increased temperature.

(d)[3]

Calculate the mass of O$_2$ that forms.

(e)[1]

State the effect on the mass of oxygen produced if the mass of powdered manganese(IV) oxide catalyst is increased.

(f)[2]

Write a symbol equation for this decomposition.

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