Ig-paper 1 Rate of reaction

1.In an experiment, a 2g lump of zinc and 2g of powdered zinc are

added separately to equal volumes of dilute sulphuric acid. The solid line
on the graph shows the volume of gas given off when the 2g lump is
used. Which dotted line is obtained when the zinc is powdered?4/j/17

2.In which experiment is the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid

and calcium carbonate slowest?4/o/18

3.A liquid X reacts with solid Y to form a gas. Which two diagrams show

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suitable methods for investigating the speed of the reaction?5/j/16

4.In different experiments, 2 g of marble are added to 10 cm3 of

hydrochloric acid. In which tube is the reaction fastest?5/j/17

5.Why does the powdering of calcium carbonate increase the speed of its
reaction with an acid?5/o/14
A It increases the mass of calcium carbonate.
B It increases the surface area of the calcium carbonate.
C The powder becomes more concentrated.
D The powder floats on top of the acid.
6.The diagram shows a speed of reaction experiment.6/j/15

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Increasing the concentration of the acid and increasing the temperature
both affect the speed of reaction. Which line of the table is correct?

7.Which piece of apparatus is essential to measure the speed of a

reaction?6/o/13
A accurate balance B gas syringe
C stopwatch D thermometer
8.In an experiment using dilute acid and a metal, the speed at which
hydrogen is released is measured (curve X on graph). The experiment is
repeated but with one of the conditions changed (curve Y on
graph).7/j/17

Which changes in condition could result in curve Y?

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9.The mass of a beaker and its contents is plotted against time. Which
graph represents what happens when sodium carbonate reacts with an
excess of dilute hydrochloric acid in an open beaker?7/o/16

10Which changes of condition slow down the reaction between

magnesium and air?7/o/17
1 heating the magnesium to a higher temperature
2 using a higher proportion of oxygen in the air
3 using magnesium ribbon instead of powdered magnesium
A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
11.When solid X is dissolved in water, an endothermic change takes
place.8/o/15
When 5 g of X are dissolved in 1000 cm3 of water, a temperature
change of 10 °C occurs. Which temperature change occurs when 5 g of
X are dissolved in 500 cm3 of water?
A a decrease of 20 °C B a decrease of 5 °C
C an increase of 20 °C D an increase of 5 °C
12.Which does not increase the speed of a reaction?9/j/19
A adding a catalyst

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 B increasing the concentration of one of the reactants
C increasing the particle size of one of the reactants
D increasing the temperature.
13.Which change does not increase the speed of reaction between zinc
and hydrochloric acid?9/o/19
A adding a catalyst B decreasing the temperature
C decreasing the particle size of the zinc
D using more concentrated acid
14.A student investigates the rate of reaction between marble chips and
hydrochloric acid. The loss in mass of the reaction flask is measured.
The graph shows the results of two experiments, P and Q.10/m/16

Which change explains the difference between P and Q?

A A catalyst is added in P. B A higher temperature is used in P.
C Bigger marble chips are used in Q.
D Hydrochloric acid is more concentrated in Q.
15.Calcium carbonate was reacted with hydrochloric acid in a conical
flask. The flask was placed on a balance and the mass of the flask and
contents was recorded as the reaction proceeded. During the reaction,
carbon dioxide gas was given off. The reaction was carried out at two
different temperatures. Which row is correct?10/o/16

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