Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

When sulfuric acid reacts with zinc, zinc sulfate and hydrogen are produced. $\text{Zn(s)} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4\text{(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{(g)}$
(a)[2]

Describe and explain, using ideas about collisions between particles, how the rate of this reaction changes when the concentration of sulfuric acid is increased. Keep all other conditions unchanged.

(b)[2]

Describe and explain, using ideas about collisions between particles, how the rate of this reaction changes when the temperature is decreased. Keep all other conditions unchanged.

(c)[2]

The reaction of zinc with sulfuric acid is exothermic. Complete the energy profile diagram for this reaction so that the enthalpy change is shown.

(d)[2]

Calculate the maximum volume of hydrogen, in $\text{dm}^3$, produced when $4.55\,\text{g}$ of zinc reacts with excess sulfuric acid at room temperature and pressure.

(e)[2]

The formula of zinc phosphate is $\text{Zn}_3(\text{PO}_4)_2$. Calculate the percentage by mass of zinc in zinc phosphate.

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