Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

At 40 ^{\circ}C, hydrogen peroxide, $\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$, decomposes gradually, giving oxygen gas and water. $2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{O}_2$
(a(i))[1]

Deduce the amount of oxygen gas given off after 15 seconds.

(a(ii))[2]

Plot a line on the grid in Fig. 6.1 to show how the volume of oxygen varies when a temperature of 20 ^{\circ}C is used.

(b(i))[1]

Describe how the rate of reaction changes when no catalyst is used.

(b(ii))[1]

Describe how the rate of reaction changes when a lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide is used.

(c(i))[1]

State the meaning of the word alkali.

(c(ii))[1]

Give the formula of the ion found in every alkaline solution.

(c(iii))[1]

State the colour shown by methyl orange in an alkaline solution.

(c(iv))[1]

Complete the word equation for the reaction between aqueous ammonia and hydrochloric acid. ammonia + hydrochloric acid → [BLANK]

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