Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A student looked at how small pieces of calcium carbonate react with dilute hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloric acid was in excess. CaCO$_3$ + 2HCl $\rightarrow$ CaCl$_2$ + CO$_2$ + H$_2$O The rate of reaction is determined by tracking how the mass of the reaction mixture falls with time. The results are plotted on the graph.
(a)[1]

Deduce how long it takes, from the start of the experiment, for the mass of the reaction mixture to fall by 1.0 g.

(b)[2]

Draw a line on the grid to illustrate how the mass of the reaction mixture varies with time when acid of a greater concentration is used.

(c)[2]

Describe what effect each of the following has on the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid: • The reaction is carried out at a higher temperature. • The reaction is carried out using large pieces of calcium carbonate instead of small pieces of calcium carbonate.

(d)[1]

Calculate the mass of calcium carbonate needed so that $25\text{ cm}^3$ of carbon dioxide gas is produced.

(e)[2]

Arrange the four metals in order of reactivity, with the least reactive metal first.

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