Chemistry 5070 · O Level · The mole and the Avogadro constant

The mole and the Avogadro constant — practice question

When aqueous barium chloride reacts with dilute sulfuric acid, barium sulfate is produced as a precipitate. $\text{BaCl}_2(aq) + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4(aq) \rightarrow 2\text{HCl}(aq) + \text{BaSO}_4(s)$
(a)[1]

What colour is this precipitate?

(b)[1]

Complete the last column by calculating the mass of precipitate formed in each experiment.

(c)[3]

On the grid, plot mass of precipitate against the volume of $W$. Then draw two intersecting straight lines through the points.

(d(i))[1]

Use the data on your grid to infer the volume of $W$ that would give $1.20\text{ g}$ of precipitate.

(d(ii))[1]

Deduce the greatest mass of precipitate that is formed.

(d(iii))[1]

Deduce the smallest volume of $W$ that reacts fully to produce the maximum mass in (ii).

(e)[2]

Using your answer to (d)(iii) and the reaction equation, determine the concentration of the sulfuric acid, $W$, used in the experiment.

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