Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A student examines the reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. $\text{CaCO}_3 + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{CaCl}_2 + \text{CO}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{O}$
(a(i))[1]

Suggest a reason for the decrease in mass of the reaction mixture as the reaction continues.

(a(ii))[1]

Calculate the mass lost in grams when the reaction is finished.

(a(iii))[2]

On the grid, plot a graph to show how the mass changes with time when dilute hydrochloric acid of twice the concentration is used.

(a(iv))[1]

Fill in the temperatures in the first column.

(b)[3]

The main ore of iron is called [BLANK]. The main impurity in the iron ore is silicon(IV) oxide. Calcium carbonate added to the blast furnace decomposes to form calcium oxide and carbon [BLANK]. The calcium oxide reacts with the silicon(IV) oxide to form [BLANK].

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