Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

This question concerns acids and carbonates.
(a)[2]

Describe the colour change when excess acid is added to methyl orange in alkaline solution. from ................. to .................

(b)[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction of calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid. hydrochloric acid + calcium carbonate → ................. + ................. + water

(c(i))[1]

Calcium carbonate is used to make lime (calcium oxide). State one further use of calcium carbonate.

(c(ii))[1]

The decomposition of calcium carbonate is endothermic. State what is meant by endothermic.

(c(iii))[1]

The energy level diagram for the decomposition of calcium carbonate is shown. Explain how the energy level diagram indicates that this reaction is endothermic.

(c(iv))[1]

When 0.50 g of calcium carbonate decomposes, 120 cm$^3$ of carbon dioxide gas is made. Calculate the volume of carbon dioxide gas formed when 0.10 g of calcium carbonate is used.

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