Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

When heated, aqueous hydrogen peroxide breaks down to make oxygen. $2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2(\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{O}_2(\text{g}) + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l})$
(a)[3]

A $35.0\,\text{cm}^3$ portion of $0.266\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ $\text{H}_2\text{O}_2$ is fully decomposed. Determine the volume of oxygen produced, measured at room temperature and pressure. Give your answer to two significant figures.

(b)[2]

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

(c)[2]

Describe and explain how increasing the concentration of hydrogen peroxide affects the rate of this reaction.

(d(i))[1]

An aqueous sample of hydrogen peroxide has a pH of 5.5. State which ion causes this pH value.

(d(ii))[2]

A pH meter is used to measure the pH of an aqueous solution. Describe one other method for measuring the pH of an aqueous solution.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Amount of H₂O₂ comes to 0.035 \times 0.266 = 0.00931 mol; amount of O₂ comes to 0.004655 mol

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