Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

When heated, aqueous ammonium nitrite breaks down to produce nitrogen. $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_2(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{N}_2(\text{g}) + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l})$
(a)[3]

Calculate the volume of nitrogen produced when a $25.0\,\text{cm}^3$ portion of $0.133\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_2$ fully decomposes. Measure the volume at room temperature and pressure. Give your answer to two significant figures.

(b)[2]

Describe and explain how increasing the temperature affects the rate of this reaction.

(c)[2]

Describe and explain the effect of lowering the concentration of ammonium nitrite on the rate of this reaction.

(d)[2]

Besides using a pH meter, describe one more method for measuring the pH of aqueous ammonium nitrite.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: amount of ammonium nitrite = 0.133 \times 0.025 = 0.003325 mol

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