Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Reversible reactions and equilibrium — practice question

Sulfuric acid is made in an industrial process. Sulfur is extracted from metal ores that contain sulfur. The sulfur in the ore is first changed into sulfur dioxide and then oxidised to sulfur trioxide, as shown. $2\text{SO}_2\text{(g)} + \text{O}_2\text{(g)} \rightleftharpoons 2\text{SO}_3\text{(g)}$
(a)[1]

Name a metal ore that contains sulfur.

(b)[1]

Describe the method that changes metal ores into sulfur dioxide.

(c)[1]

Name the industrial process used to manufacture sulfuric acid.

(d(i))[2]

State the temperature and pressure used to make sulfur trioxide.

(d(ii))[1]

Name the catalyst employed.

(d(iii))[2]

Describe two characteristics of an equilibrium.

(d(iv))[4]

State the effect, if any, on the position of equilibrium when the following changes are made. Explain your answers. Temperature is increased. Pressure is increased.

(d(v))[3]

Explain, in terms of particles, what happens to the rate of reaction when the temperature is increased.

(e)[1]

Name the compound produced when sulfuric acid reacts with ammonia.

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