Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Rate of reaction

Rate of reaction — practice question

A student carries out an investigation into the reaction of zinc with dilute sulfuric acid. The reaction equation is: $\text{Zn(s)} + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4\text{(aq)} \rightarrow \text{ZnSO}_4\text{(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{(g)}$
(a(i))[1]

Give a test and observation that can be used to identify hydrogen gas.

(a(ii))[1]

State one further observation made when zinc is placed in dilute sulfuric acid.

(b(i))[1]

State which experiment has an anomalous reaction time.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest what the student should do to check whether the reaction time in (b)(i) is anomalous.

(b(iii))[1]

State which experiment has the highest reaction rate.

(b(iv))[1]

Describe how the rate of this reaction changes as the temperature of the dilute sulfuric acid rises.

(c)[1]

State why it is hard to obtain an accurate reaction time at $90\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(d)[2]

Suggest two variables, other than the temperature of the dilute sulfuric acid or the mass of zinc, that influence the rate of this reaction.

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