Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

Hydrogen peroxide, $\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$, reacts with iodide ions to make water and iodine, but the reaction only happens after acid has been added. $\text{H}_2\text{O}_2(aq) + 2\text{H}^+(aq) + 2\text{I}^-(aq) \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(l) + \text{I}_2(aq)$
(a)[1]

The starting reaction mixture has no colour. State what is seen as this reaction takes place.

(b(i))[1]

Suggest why the reaction comes to an end when the sample is added to calcium carbonate.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why the calcium carbonate is in powdered form.

(b(iii))[1]

State what is seen when a sample of the reaction mixture is added to calcium carbonate.

(c(i))[2]

Plot the results on the grid.

(c(ii))[1]

Draw a circle round the anomalous point on the grid.

(c(iii))[1]

Use the points to draw a curve of best fit.

(c(iv))[1]

Use the graph to find the volume of aqueous sodium thiosulfate needed for a sample taken at $250\,\text{s}$.

(c(v))[1]

Use the graph to find the time at which a sample is taken if $6.0\,\text{cm}^3$ of aqueous sodium thiosulfate is required.

(c(vi))[4]

Describe and explain the difference between the slope of your curve at $50$ seconds and at $400$ seconds.

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