Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A student carries out an investigation into the rate of reaction between iron powder and dilute hydrochloric acid.
(a)[3]

Complete the diagram so it shows the apparatus the student could use to collect and measure the gas released. Label your diagram.

(b(i))[1]

Use the graph to deduce when the reaction had finished.

(b(ii))[1]

Use the graph to deduce the gas volume produced when the reaction had finished.

(c)[2]

On the grid, draw a graph showing how gas volume varies with time when a lower concentration of dilute hydrochloric acid is used.

(d(i))[1]

State the name of one iron ore.

(d(ii))[4]

Complete the sentences describing the reactions that take place in a blast furnace using words from the list.

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