Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

Ethanoic acid is produced when methanol reacts with carbon monoxide. An equilibrium mixture results. $CH_3OH(g) + CO(g) \rightleftharpoons CH_3COOH(g)$
(a)[2]

State two properties of an equilibrium.

(b(i))[2]

State the drawback of using a temperature below $300^\circ C$ and above $300^\circ C$.

(b(ii))[3]

Complete Table 5.1 with only the words increases, decreases or no change.

(b(iii))[2]

Suggest which element from the list is a suitable catalyst for the reaction. Give a reason for your choice. aluminium carbon cobalt magnesium sodium

(c(i))[1]

Name the carboxylic acid with only one carbon atom.

(c(ii))[1]

State the molecular formula of a carboxylic acid with four carbon atoms.

(d(i))[2]

Draw the displayed formula of the ester that contains two carbon atoms.

(d(ii))[2]

Name the carboxylic acid and alcohol that react to make propyl butanoate.

(e)[3]

Calculate the empirical formula of the compound.

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