Trial STPM

16. (a) HX is a weak acid with an acid dissociation constant, Ka = 2.95 × 108. If the
concentration of the acid is 1.12 M, calculate pH of the solution. [5 marks]

(b) The solubility product constant, Ksp of calcium phosphate, Ca3(PO4)2 in pure water is
1.2 × 10-26 at 25 °C.

(i) Write the expression for the solubility product constant. [1 marks]

(ii) Calculate the molar solubility of calcium phosphate and concentration of each ion.

[2 marks]

17. Boron hydride, BH3 and ammonia, NH3 react according to 1:1 ratio to yield a product.

(a) By drawing Lewis structures, explain how the bond forms between NH3 and BH3.
[3 marks]

(b) Compare the boiling points of BH3 and NH3. Explain the difference. [2 marks]

(c) What are the types of hybridisation of B in BH3 and N in NH3? [2 marks]
 Section C

18. (a) The decomposition of formic acid, HCOOH, in the gaseous phase at elevated
temperature,
HCOOH (g)  CO2 (g) + H2 (g)
is first order with a rate constant of 1.0 × 10-2 s-1. Calculate the half-life of the
decomposition reaction. Determine the fraction of sample that is remained after 2.0
minutes. [5 marks]

(b) When a solid zinc oxide, ZnO is added in the reaction, the rate of the reaction
increases. Explain the function of ZnO in the reaction. Sketch and label an energy
profile diagram for the reaction with and without zinc oxide. [5 marks]

(c) A compound Y with an initial concentration of 4.0 M undergoes decomposition to

form Z. The rate constant of this reaction at 298 K is 2.95×102 M1s1 and the
activation energy is 70.8 kJ mol1. Determine the rate constant of the reaction at 350
K. Explain your answer by using Arrhenius equation. [5 marks]