Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The characteristic properties of acids and bases

The characteristic properties of acids and bases — practice question

The diagram shows the structure of methanesulfonic acid.
(a)[1]

Write down the molecular formula of methanesulfonic acid.

(b)[1]

Methanesulfonic acid is stronger than ethanoic acid. Explain what this means.

(c)[2]

What is the difference between an aqueous acid and an aqueous alkali in terms of the ions they contain?

(d)[3]

What mass of methanesulfonic acid is required to prepare $150\,\text{cm}^3$ of a $0.150\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ solution?

(e)[1]

During a titration, $0.00150$ moles of NaOH are exactly neutralised by $0.175\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ methanesulfonic acid. Calculate the volume, in $\text{cm}^3$, of aqueous methanesulfonic acid needed for this titration.

(f(i))[1]

Name the gas produced when methanesulfonic acid reacts with magnesium.

(f(ii))[1]

The salt contains the anion $\text{CH}_3\text{SO}_3^-$. Write down the formula of the salt that is formed.

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