Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

This equation represents the reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid. $\text{CaCO}_3(s) + 2\text{HCl}(aq) \rightarrow \text{CaCl}_2(aq) + \text{CO}_2(g) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$
(a)[2]

Describe one different way to monitor the progress of this reaction.

(b)[2]

Describe and explain, using ideas about collisions between particles, how the reaction rate changes when the same mass of calcium carbonate is broken into smaller pieces.

(c)[3]

Describe and explain, using ideas about collisions between particles, how the reaction rate changes when the temperature is increased.

(d)[2]

Calculate the smallest mass of calcium carbonate, in grams, required to make $16.8\,\text{cm}^3$ of carbon dioxide at room temperature and pressure. Give your answer to three significant figures.

(e)[2]

Describe a test for carbon dioxide. State the test and the observation.

(f)[2]

Explain how calcium hydroxide affects the pH of the soil.

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