Titration curves, labelled E, F, G and H, for combinations of different aqueous solutions of acids

1 and bases are shown below.

All solutions have concentrations of 0.1 mol dm−3.

(a) In this part of the question, write the appropriate letter in each box.

From the curves E, F, G and H, choose the curve produced by the addition of

(i) sodium hydroxide to 25 cm3 of ethanoic acid

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(ii) ammonia to 25 cm3 hydrobromic acid

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(iii) hydrochloric acid to 25 cm3 of potassium hydroxide

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(b) The table shows information about some acid-base indicators.

Indicator pH range Lower pH colour Higher pH colour

pentamethoxy red 1.2−3.2 violet colourless

naphthyl red 3.7−5.0 red yellow

4−nitrophenol 5.6−7.0 colourless yellow

cresol purple 7.6−9.2 yellow purple

(i) Which indicator in the table could be used for the titration that produces curve E but
not for the titration that produces curve F?

Tick (✓) one box.

pentamethoxy red

naphthyl red

4−nitrophenol

cresol purple

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(ii) Give the colour change at the end point of the titration that produces curve H when
naphthyl red is used as the indicator.

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(iii) A beaker contains 25 cm3 of a buffer solution at pH = 6.0

Two drops of each of the four indicators in the table are added to this solution.

State the colour of the mixture of indicators in this buffer solution.

You should assume that the indicators do not react with each other.

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 Water dissociates slightly according to the equation:
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H2O(I) H+(aq) + OH−(aq)

The ionic product of water, Kw, is given by the expression

Kw = [H+][OH−]

Kw varies with temperature as shown in the table.

Temperature / °C Kw / mol2 dm−6

25 1.00 × 10−14

50 5.48 × 10−14

(a) Explain why the expression for Kw does not include the concentration of water.

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(b) Explain why the value of Kw increases as the temperature increases.

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(c) Calculate the pH of pure water at 50 °C.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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(d) Calculate the pH of 0.12 mol dm−3 aqueous NaOH at 50 °C.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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 The acid dissociation constant, Ka, for ethanoic acid is given by the expression
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The value of Ka for ethanoic acid is 1.74 × 10−5 mol dm−3 at 25 °C.

(a) A buffer solution is prepared using ethanoic acid and sodium ethanoate. In the buffer
solution, the concentration of ethanoic acid is 0.186 mol dm−3 and the concentration of
sodium ethanoate is 0.105 mol dm−3.

Calculate the pH of this buffer solution.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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 (b) In a different buffer solution, the concentration of ethanoic acid is 0.251 mol dm−3 and the
concentration of sodium ethanoate is 0.140 mol dm−3.

A sample of hydrochloric acid containing 0.015 mol of HCl is added to 1000 cm3 of this
buffer solution.

Calculate the pH of the buffer solution after the hydrochloric acid has been added.
You should ignore any change in total volume.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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A solution of chlorine in water is acidic. Swimming pool managers maintain pool water at a
4 constant pH by using a buffer. They do so by adding sodium hydrogencarbonate and sodium
carbonate.

(a) Hydrogen carbonate ions (HCO3−) act as a weak acid in aqueous solution. Write an
equation for this equilibrium.

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 (b) Use the equation in part (a) to explain how a solution containing sodium
hydrogencarbonate and sodium carbonate can act as a buffer when small amounts of acid
or small amounts of alkali are added.

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In a titration experiment, a good technique is essential for an accurate result to be obtained.

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(a) Suggest a reason for removing the funnel after it has been used for filling the burette.

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(b) Suggest one other source of error in using the burette to carry out a titration.

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(c) During the titration, the inside of the conical flask is rinsed with distilled water.

Suggest why rinsing improves the accuracy of the titre.

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(d) Explain why adding this extra water does not change the volume of EDTA solution that is
required in the titration.

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 Ammonium chloride, when dissolved in water, can act as a weak acid as shown by the following
6 equation.

NH4+(aq) NH3(aq) + H+(aq)

The following figure shows a graph of data obtained by a student when a solution of sodium
hydroxide was added to a solution of ammonium chloride. The pH of the reaction mixture was
measured initially and after each addition of the sodium hydroxide solution.

(a) Suggest a suitable piece of apparatus that could be used to measure out the sodium
hydroxide solution.
Explain why this apparatus is more suitable than a pipette for this purpose.

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(b) Use information from the curve in the figure above to explain why the end point of this
reaction would be difficult to judge accurately using an indicator.

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(c) The pH at the end point of this reaction is 11.8.

Use this pH value and the ionic product of water, Kw = 1.0 × 10−14 mol2 dm−6, to calculate
the concentration of hydroxide ions at the end point of the reaction.

Concentration = ............................... mol dm−3

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(d) The expression for the acid dissociation constant for aqueous ammonium ions is

The initial concentration of the ammonium chloride solution was 2.00 mol dm−3.

Use the pH of this solution, before any sodium hydroxide had been added, to calculate a
value for Ka

Ka = ............................... mol dm−3

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 (e) A solution contains equal concentrations of ammonia and ammonium ions.

Use your value of Ka from part (d) to calculate the pH of this solution. Explain your working.

(If you were unable to calculate a value for Ka you may assume that it has the value 4.75 ×
10−9 mol dm−3. This is not the correct value.)

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Ethanedioic acid is a weak acid.

7 Ethanedioic acid acts, initially, as a monoprotic acid.

(a) Use the concept of electronegativity to justify why the acid strengths of ethanedioic acid
and ethanoic acid are different.

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(b) A buffer solution is made by adding 6.00 × 10–2 mol of sodium hydroxide to a solution
containing 1.00 × 10–1 mol of ethanedioic acid (H2C2O4).
Assume that the sodium hydroxide reacts as shown in the following equation and that in
this buffer solution, the ethanedioic acid behaves as a monoprotic acid.

H2C2O4(aq) + OH–(aq) HC2O4–(aq) + H2O(l)

The dissociation constant Ka for ethanedioic acid is 5.89 × 10–2 mol dm–3.

Calculate a value for the pH of the buffer solution.

Give your answer to the appropriate number of significant figures.

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 (c) In a titration, the end point was reached when 25.0 cm3 of an acidified solution containing
ethanedioic acid reacted with 20.20 cm3 of 2.00 ×10–2 mol dm–3 potassium manganate(VII)
solution.

Deduce an equation for the reaction that occurs and use it to calculate the original
concentration of the ethanedioic acid solution.

Equation .........................................................................................................

Calculation

Original concentration = ............................... mol dm-3

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(Total 15 marks)

What is the pH of a 0.020 mol dm–3 solution of a diprotic acid which is completely dissociated?
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A 1.00

B 1.40

C 1.70

D 4.00
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 The acid dissociation constant, Ka, of a weak acid HA has the value
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2.56 × 10–4 mol dm–3.

What is the pH of a 4.25 × 10–3mol dm-3 solution of HA?

A 5.96

B 3.59

C 2.98

D 2.37
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This question is about alkalis and carboxylic acids.

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In this question, all data are quoted at 25 °C.

(a) Carboxylic acids are weak acids.

State the meaning of the term weak as applied to carboxylic acids.

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(b) Write an equation for the reaction of propanoic acid with sodium carbonate.

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(c) Calculate the pH of a 0.0120 mol dm–3 solution of calcium hydroxide.
The ionic product of water Kw = 1.00 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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(d) The value of the acid dissociation constant Ka for benzenecarboxylic acid (C6H5COOH) is
6.31 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

(i) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant Ka for benzenecarboxylic acid.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of a 0.0120 mol dm–3 solution of benzenecarboxylic acid.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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(iii) A buffer solution with a pH of 4.00 is made using benzenecarboxylic acid and sodium
benzenecarboxylate.

Calculate the mass of sodium benzenecarboxylate (Mr = 144.0) that should be

dissolved in 1.00 dm3 of a 0.0120 mol dm–3 solution of benzenecarboxylic acid to
produce a buffer solution with a pH of 4.00

The value of the acid dissociation constant Ka for benzenecarboxylic acid

(C6H5COOH) is 6.31 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

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 (e) Two solutions, one with a pH of 4.00 and the other with a pH of 9.00, were left open to the
air.

The pH of the pH 9.00 solution changed more than that of the other solution.

Suggest what substance might be present in the air to cause the pH to change.
Explain how and why the pH of the pH 9.00 solution changes.

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In an experiment to determine the acid dissociation constant (Ka) of a weak acid, 25.0 cm3 of an
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approximately 0.1 mol dm–3 solution of this acid were titrated with a
0.10 mol dm–3 solution of sodium hydroxide.
The pH was measured at intervals and recorded. The table below shows the results.

Volume of NaOH / cm3 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 10.0 15.0

pH 5.1 7.8 8.1 8.7 8.4 8.5 8.9 9.3

Volume of NaOH / cm3 20.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0

pH 9.7 10.0 10.2 11.0 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6

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(a) On the grid below, plot the values from the table above on a graph of pH (y-axis) against
volume of NaOH.
You should start your y-axis at pH 4.0.
Draw a curve that represents the curve of best fit through these points. Ignore any
anomalous points.

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(b) Deduce the volume of the sodium hydroxide solution that would have been added at the
half-neutralisation point of this experiment. This is the point where half the amount of the
weak acid has been neutralised.

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(c) When half of the weak acid has been neutralised, the pH of the mixture at this point is
equal to the pKa of the weak acid.

Use your answer to part (b) and your graph to determine the pKa of the weak acid and,
hence, its Ka value.

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(d) State the pH value for the anomalous point on your graph.
Suggest one reason for this anomaly. Assume that the reading on the pH meter is correct.

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(e) Suggest how the experimental procedure could be slightly modified in order to give a more
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This question is about Brønsted-Lowry acids of different strengths.

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(a) State the meaning of the term Brønsted–Lowry acid.

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(b) (i) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant Ka for ethanoic acid.

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(ii) The value of Ka for ethanoic acid is 1.75 × 10−5 mol dm−3 at 25 °C.

Calculate the concentration of ethanoic acid in a solution of the acid that has a pH of
2.69

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(c) The value of Ka for chloroethanoic acid (ClCH2COOH) is 1.38 × 10−3 mol dm−3 at 25 °C.

(i) Write an equation for the dissociation of chloroethanoic acid in aqueous solution.

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(ii) Suggest why chloroethanoic acid is a stronger acid than ethanoic acid.

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(d) P and Q are acids. X and Y are bases. The table shows the strength of each acid and
base.

Acids Bases

strong weak strong weak

P Q X Y

The two acids were titrated separately with the two bases using methyl orange as indicator.
The titrations were then repeated using phenolphthalein as indicator.
The pH range for methyl orange is 3.1 − 4.4
The pH range for phenolphthalein is 8.3 − 10.0

For each of the following titrations, select the letter, A, B, C, or D, for the correct statement
about the indicator(s) that would give a precise end-point.
Write your answer in the box provided.

A Both indicators give a precise end-point.

B Only methyl orange gives a precise end-point.

C Only phenolphthalein gives a precise end-point.

D Neither indicator gives a precise end-point.

(i) Acid P with base X

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(ii) Acid Q with base X

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(iii) Acid Q with base Y

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 (e) Using a burette, 26.40 cm3 of 0.550 mol dm−3 sulfuric acid were added to a conical flask
containing 19.60 cm3 of 0.720 mol dm−3 aqueous sodium hydroxide.
Assume that the sulfuric acid is fully dissociated.

Calculate the pH of the solution formed.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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In order to obtain a pH curve, you are provided with a conical flask containing 25.0 cm3 of a
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0.100 mol dm–3 carboxylic acid solution and a burette filled with 0.100 mol dm–3 sodium
hydroxide solution. You are also provided with a calibrated pH meter.

(a) State why calibrating a pH meter just before it is used improves the accuracy of the pH
measurement.

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 (b) Describe how you would obtain the pH curve for the titration.

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In this question, give all values of pH to 2 decimal places.

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(a) The ionic product of water has the symbol Kw

(i) Write an expression for the ionic product of water.

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(ii) At 42°C, the value of Kw is 3.46 × 10−14 mol2 dm−6.

Calculate the pH of pure water at this temperature.

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 (iii) At 75 °C, a 0.0470 mol dm–3 solution of sodium hydroxide has a pH of 11.36.
Calculate a value for Kw at this temperature.

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(b) Methanoic acid (HCOOH) dissociates slightly in aqueous solution.

(i) Write an equation for this dissociation.

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(ii) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant Ka for methanoic acid.

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(iii) The value of Ka for methanoic acid is 1.78 × 10−4 mol dm−3 at 25 °C.
Calculate the pH of a 0.0560 mol dm−3 solution of methanoic acid.

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 (iv) The dissociation of methanoic acid in aqueous solution is endothermic.

Deduce whether the pH of a solution of methanoic acid will increase, decrease or

stay the same if the solution is heated. Explain your answer.

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(c) The value of Ka for methanoic acid is 1.78 × 10−4 mol dm−3 at 25°C.
A buffer solution is prepared containing 2.35 × 10−2 mol of methanoic acid and 1.84 × 10−2
mol of sodium methanoate in 1.00 dm3 of solution.

(i) Calculate the pH of this buffer solution at 25°C.

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 (ii) A 5.00 cm3 sample of 0.100 mol dm−3 hydrochloric acid is added to the buffer solution
in part (c)(i).

Calculate the pH of the buffer solution after this addition.

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This question is about several Brønsted–Lowry acids and bases.

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(a) Define the term Brønsted–Lowry acid.

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(b) Three equilibria are shown below. For each reaction, indicate whether the substance
immediately above the box is acting as a Brønsted–Lowry acid (A) or a Brønsted–Lowry
base (B) by writing A or B in each of the six boxes.

(i) CH3COOH + H2O CH3COO– + H3O+

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 (ii) CH3NH2 + H2O CH3NH3+ + OH–

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(iii) HNO3 + H2SO4 H2NO3+ + HSO4 –

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(c) A 25.0 cm3 sample of 0.0850 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid was placed in a beaker.
Distilled water was added until the pH of the solution was 1.25.

Calculate the total volume of the solution formed. State the units.

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(d) At 298 K, the value of the acid dissociation constant (Ka) for the weak acid HX in aqueous
solution is 3.01 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

(i) Calculate the value of pKa for HX at this temperature.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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(ii) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant (Ka) for the weak acid HX.

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(iii) Calculate the pH of a 0.174 mol dm–3 solution of HX at this temperature.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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(e) An acidic buffer solution is formed when 10.0 cm3 of 0.125 mol dm–3 aqueous sodium
hydroxide are added to 15.0 cm3 of 0.174 mol dm–3 aqueous HX.
The value of Ka for the weak acid HX is 3.01 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

Calculate the pH of this buffer solution at 298 K.

Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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 When 1.00 mol dm–3 solutions of salicylic acid and sodium hydroxide are mixed a buffer solution
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can be formed. Salicylic acid is a monoprotic acid that can be represented by the formula HA.

(a) Select a mixture from the table below that would produce a buffer solution. Give a reason
for your choice.

Volume of 1.00 mol dm–3 Volume of 1.00 mol dm–3

Mixture
salicylic acid solution / cm3 sodium hydroxide solution / cm3

X 25 75

Y 50 50

Z 75 25

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(b) Another mixture, formed by adding 50 cm3 of 1.00 mol dm–3 salicylic acid solution to 25
cm3 of 1.00 mol dm–3 sodium hydroxide solution, can be used to determine the pKa of
salicylic acid. State one measurement that must be made for this mixture and explain how
this measurement can be used to determine the pKa of salicylic acid.

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 A student was given a task to determine the percentage purity of a sample of salicylic acid. The
17 method used by the student to prepare a solution of salicylic acid is described below.

• 0.500 g of an impure sample of salicylic acid was placed in a weighing bottle.

• The contents were tipped into a beaker and 100 cm 3 of distilled water were added.
• Salicylic acid does not dissolve well in cold water so the beaker and its contents were
heated gently until all the solid had dissolved.
• The solution was poured into a 250 cm 3 graduated flask and made up to the mark with
distilled water.

(a) Give two additional instructions that would improve this method for making up the salicylic
acid solution.

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(b) The pH of this solution was measured and a value of 2.50 was obtained.
Calculate the concentration of salicylic acid in this solution.
Assume that salicylic acid is the only acid in this solution. The Ka for salicylic acid
is 1.07 × 10–3 mol dm–3. You may represent salicylic acid as HA.
Show your working.

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(c) Use your answer to part (b) to calculate the mass of salicylic acid (Mr = 138.0) present in
the original sample.
(If you were unable to complete the calculation in part (b), assume that the concentration of
salicylic acid is 8.50 × 10–3 mol dm–3. This is not the correct answer.)

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 (d) Use your answer to part (c) to calculate the percentage purity of the salicylic acid used to
make the solution.
(If you were unable to complete the calculation in part (c), assume that the mass of salicylic
acid is 0.347 g. This is not the correct answer.)

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Ammonia and ethylamine are examples of weak Brønsted–Lowry bases.

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(a) State the meaning of the term Brønsted–Lowry base.

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(b) (i) Write an equation for the reaction of ethylamine (CH3CH2NH2) with water to form a
weakly alkaline solution.

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(ii) In terms of this reaction, state why the solution formed is weakly alkaline.

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(c) State which is the stronger base, ammonia or ethylamine. Explain your answer.

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 (d) Give the formula of an organic compound that forms an alkaline buffer solution when added
to a solution of ethylamine.

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(e) Explain qualitatively how the buffer solution in part (d) maintains an almost constant pH
when a small amount of hydrochloric acid is added to it.

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This question involves calculations about two strong acids and one weak acid.
19 All measurements were carried out at 25 °C.

(a) A 25.0 cm3 sample of 0.0850 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid was placed in a beaker and
100 cm3 of distilled water were added.
Calculate the pH of the new solution formed.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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(b) HX is a weak monobasic acid.

(i) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for HX.

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(ii) The pH of a 0.0850 mol dm–3 solution of HX is 2.79

Calculate a value for the acid dissociation constant, Ka, of this acid.
Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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(c) A 25.0 cm3 sample of 0.620 mol dm–3 nitric acid was placed in a beaker and 38.2 cm3 of
0.550 mol dm–3 aqueous sodium hydroxide were added.
Calculate the pH of the solution formed.
Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

The ionic product of water Kw = 1.00 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6 at 25 °C.

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 Titration curves labelled A, B, C and D for combinations of different aqueous solutions of acids
20 and bases are shown below.
All solutions have a concentration of 0.1 mol dm–3.

(a) In this part of the question write the appropriate letter in each box.

From the curves A, B, C and D, choose the curve produced by the addition of

ammonia to 25 cm3 of hydrochloric acid

sodium hydroxide to 25 cm3 of ethanoic acid

nitric acid to 25 cm3 of potassium hydroxide

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 (b) A table of acid.base indicators is shown below.
The pH ranges over which the indicators change colour and their colours in acid and alkali
are also shown.

Indicator pH range Colour in acid Colour in alkali

Trapaeolin 1.3 – 3.0 red yellow

Bromocresol green 3.8 – 5.4 yellow blue
Cresol purple 7.6 – 9.2 yellow purple
Alizarin yellow 10.1 – 12.0 yellow orange

(i) Select from the table an indicator that could be used in the titration that produces
curve B but not in the titration that produces curve A.

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(ii) Give the colour change at the end point of the titration that produces curve D when
cresol purple is used as the indicator.

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This question is about the pH of some solutions containing potassium hydroxide and ethanoic
21 acid.

Give all values of pH to 2 decimal places.

(a) (i) Write an expression for pH.

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(ii) Write an expression for the ionic product of water, Kw

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 (iii) At 10 °C, a 0.154 mol dm–3 solution of potassium hydroxide has a pH of 13.72.
Calculate the value of Kw at 10 °C.

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(b) At 25 °C, the acid dissociation constant Ka for ethanoic acid has the value
1.75 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

(i) Write an expression for Ka for ethanoic acid.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of a 0.154 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid at 25 °C.

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(c) At 25 °C, the acid dissociation constant Ka for ethanoic acid has the value
1.75 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

(i) Calculate the pH of the solution formed when 10.0 cm3 of 0.154 mol dm–3 potassium
hydroxide are added to 20.0 cm3 of 0.154 mol dm–3 ethanoic
acid at 25 °C.

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 (ii) Calculate the pH of the solution formed when 40.0 cm3 of 0.154 mol dm–3 potassium
hydroxide are added to 20.0 cm3 of 0.154 mol dm–3 ethanoic acid at 25 °C.

At 25 °C, Kw has the value 1.00 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6.

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When iron(II) sulfate is used for killing weeds in lawns, it is often mixed with the fertiliser
22 ammonium sulfate. Ammonium sulfate also makes the soil acidic.

(a) Write an equation to show how the ammonium ion behaves as a Brønsted–Lowry acid in
water.

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 (b) Compounds such as ammonium sulfate react on warming with sodium hydroxide solution
as shown in the equation below.

(NH4)2SO4 + 2NaOH Na2SO4 + 2NH3 + 2H2O

Use this information to describe a simple test, other than smell, to show that ammonia is
evolved. State what you would observe.

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Iron(II) sulfate is used to kill weeds in garden lawns. It is a by-product of the manufacture of steel.
23 When a lawn is treated with iron(II) sulfate, the iron(II) ions are oxidised to form iron(III) ions.

Iron(III) ions are acidic in aqueous solution as shown by the following equation.

[Fe(H2O)6]3+(aq) [Fe(H2O)5(OH)]2+(aq) + H+(aq)

In an experiment, a calibrated pH meter was used to measure the pH of an iron(III) salt in

solution. At 20 °C the pH of a 0.100 mol dm–3 solution of iron(III) sulfate was found to be 1.62.

(a) Explain briefly why a pH meter should be calibrated before use.

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(b) Write an expression for the equilibrium constant, Ka, for the dissociation of iron(III) ions in
aqueous solution.

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 (c) Use your answer from part (b) to calculate the value of Ka for this reaction at 20 °C.
Give your answer to the appropriate precision. Show your working.

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(d) Name the substance that is most likely to oxidise the iron(II) ions when iron(II) sulfate is
used as a weed killer.

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(e) Suggest a value for the pH of a 0.100 mol dm–3 solution of iron(II) sulfate.

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This question is about the pH of several solutions.

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Give all values of pH to 2 decimal places.

(a) (i) Write an expression for pH.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of 0.154 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid.

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(iii) Calculate the pH of the solution formed when 10.0 cm3 of 0.154 mol dm–3
hydrochloric acid are added to 990 cm3 of water.

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(b) The acid dissociation constant, Ka, for the weak acid HX has the value
4.83 × 10–5 mol dm–3 at 25 °C.
A solution of HX has a pH of 2.48

Calculate the concentration of HX in the solution.

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(c) Explain why the pH of an acidic buffer solution remains almost constant despite the
addition of a small amount of sodium hydroxide.

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(d) The acid dissociation constant, Ka, for the weak acid HY has the value
1.35 × 10–5 mol dm–3 at 25 °C.

A buffer solution was prepared by dissolving 0.0236 mol of the salt NaY in
50.0 cm3 of a 0.428 mol dm–3 solution of the weak acid HY

(i) Calculate the pH of this buffer solution.

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 (ii) A 5.00 × 10–4 mol sample of sodium hydroxide was added to this buffer solution.

Calculate the pH of the buffer solution after the sodium hydroxide was added.

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In this question, give all values of pH to two decimal places.

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Calculating the pH of aqueous solutions can involve the use of equilibrium constants such as Kw
and Ka

Kw is the ionic product of water. The value of Kw is 5.48 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6 at 50 °C.

(a) (i) Write an expression for pH.

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(ii) Write an expression for Kw

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(b) (i) Calculate the pH of pure water at 50 °C.

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 (ii) Suggest why this pure water is not acidic.

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(iii) Calculate the pH of 0.140 mol dm–3 aqueous sodium hydroxide at 50 °C.

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(c) Calculate the pH of the solution formed when 25.0 cm3 of 0.150 mol dm–3 aqueous sulfuric
acid are added to 30.0 cm3 of 0.200 mol dm–3 aqueous potassium hydroxide at 25 °C.
Assume that the sulfuric acid is fully dissociated.

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 Ethanoic acid is manufactured in industry from methanol and carbon monoxide in a multi-step
26 process involving hydrogen iodide. Ethanoic acid is obtained from the reaction mixture by
fractional distillation. Methanoic acid is a useful by-product of this process.

The Ka value of an organic acid can be determined by using the pH curve obtained when the acid
is titrated against sodium hydroxide. The pH of the solution formed when exactly half of the acid
has been neutralised is equal to the pKa value of the acid. The Ka value of the acid can be used
to confirm its identity.

A chemist used a pH curve to determine the pKa value of acid Y, formed during the manufacture
of ethanoic acid. The chemist transferred 25.0 cm3 of a solution of acid Y into a beaker using a
pipette, and measured the pH of the acid solution using a pH meter which could be read to one
decimal place. A solution of sodium hydroxide of concentration 0.100 mol dm–3 was added from
a burette in small portions. The pH of the mixture was recorded after each addition of the sodium
hydroxide solution. The chemist’s results are given in the table below.

Volume of sodium Volume of sodium

hydroxide solution pH hydroxide solution pH
added / cm3 added / cm3

0.0 3.0 23.5 5.1

2.0 3.4 24.0 5.5

4.0 3.5 24.5 11.8

8.0 3.7 25.0 12.1

12.0 4.3 26.0 12.3

16.0 4.1 27.0 12.4

20.0 4.3 28.0 12.5

22.0 4.7 30.0 12.5

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(a) Use the results given in the table above to plot a graph of pH (y-axis) against volume of
sodium hydroxide solution added. Use the points to draw the pH curve, ignoring any
anomalous results.

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(b) Use your graph from part (a) to determine the

(i) volume of sodium hydroxide solution at the end-point of the titration

................... cm3

(ii) volume of sodium hydroxide solution needed to neutralise half the acid

................... cm3

(iii) pH of the half-neutralised mixture. Give your answer to one decimal place.

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(c) Use the pH of the half-neutralised mixture from part (b) (iii) to calculate the value of the acid
dissociation constant, Ka, of the acid Y. Show your working.

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(d) The table below shows the Ka values for some organic acids.

Acid Ka / mol dm–3

Methanoic acid 1.6 × 10–4

Ethanoic acid 1.7 × 10–5

Iodoethanoic acid 6.8 × 10–4

Propanoic acid 1.3 × 10–5

Use your answer from part (c) to identify acid Y from this table.

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 (e) For the pipette and the burette, the maximum total errors are shown below. These errors
take into account multiple measurements.

pipette ± 0.05 cm3

burette ± 0.15 cm3

Estimate the percentage error in using each of these pieces of apparatus. You should use
your answer to part (b) (i) to estimate the percentage error in using the burette.

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(f) Calculate the difference between the Ka value from part (c) and the Ka value of the acid you
identified as the acid Y in the table in part (d).

Express this difference as a percentage of the value given in the table in part (d). (If you
could not complete the calculation in part (c), you should assume that the Ka value
determined from the graph is 1.9 × 10–4 mol dm–3. This is not the correct value.)

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(g) Other than by using a different pH meter, state one way in which the accuracy of the pH
readings could be improved.

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(h) State why there was little change in the pH value of the mixture when between 8 cm3 and
20 cm3 of alkali were added.

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Describe briefly how you would ensure that a reading from a pH meter is accurate.
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 In this question, give all values of pH to 2 decimal places.
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(a) (i) Write an expression for the term pH.

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(ii) Calculate the concentration, in mol dm–3, of an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid that
has a pH of 0.25

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(b) A student carried out a titration by adding an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide from a
burette to an aqueous solution of ethanoic acid. The end-point was reached when
22.60 cm3 of the sodium hydroxide solution had been added to 25.00 cm3 of
0.410 mol dm–3 ethanoic acid.

(i) Write an equation for the reaction between sodium hydroxide and ethanoic acid.

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(ii) Calculate the concentration, in mol dm–3, of the sodium hydroxide solution used.

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 (iii) A list of indicators is shown below.

Indicator pH range

thymol blue 1.2–2.8

bromophenol blue 3.0–4.6

litmus 5.0–8.0

cresol purple 7.6–9.2

Select from the list the most suitable indicator for the end-point of this titration.

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(iv) Suggest why the concentration of sodium hydroxide in a solution slowly decreases
when left open to air.

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(c) At 298 K, the value of the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for ethanoic acid in aqueous
solution is 1.74 × 10–5 mol dm–3

(i) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for ethanoic acid.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of 0.410 mol dm–3 ethanoic acid at this temperature.

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(iii) Calculate the pH of the buffer solution formed when 10.00 cm3 of 0.100 mol dm–3
potassium hydroxide are added to 25.00 cm3 of 0.410 mol dm–3 ethanoic acid.

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 Indicators and pH curves can be used to determine the end point in a titration.
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(a) The pH curves labelled J, K, L and M for combinations of different acids and bases are
shown below. All solutions have a concentration of 0.1 mol dm–3.

(i) Select from J, K, L and M the curve produced by the addition of

ammonia to 25 cm3 of hydrochloric acid .............................................

ethanoic acid to 25 cm3 of sodium hydroxide ......................................

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 (ii) A table of acid–base indicators and the pH ranges over which they change colour is
shown below.

Indicator pH range

Thymol blue 1.2 – 2.8

Bromophenol blue 3.0 – 4.6
Methyl red 4.2 – 6.3
Cresolphthalein 8.2 – 9.8
Thymolphthalein 9.3 – 10.5

Select from the list above an indicator which could be used in the titration which
produces curve J but not in the titration which produces curve K.

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(b) The acid dissociation constant, Ka, for the weak acid, ethanoic acid, has a value of
1.74 × 10–5 mol dm–3 at 25 °C.

Ka =

(i) Write an expression for the term pH.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of a 0.15 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid. Give your answer to
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 Buffer solutions are important in biological systems and in industry to maintain almost constant
30 pH values.

(a) In the human body, one important buffer system in blood involves the hydrogencarbonate
ion, , and carbonic acid, H2CO3, which is formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in
water.

(i) Use the following equation to explain how this buffer maintains a constant pH of 7.41
even if a small amount of acid enters the bloodstream.

H2CO3(aq) H+(aq) + (aq)

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(ii) In a sample of blood with a pH of 7.41, the concentration of (aq) ions is

2.50 × 10–2 mol dm–3 and the concentration of H2CO3(aq) is 1.25 × 10–3 mol dm–3.
Calculate a value for the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for carbonic acid at this
temperature.

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(b) In industry, the pH of a solution used to dye cloth must be controlled or else the colour
varies.

A solution of dye in a beaker is buffered by the presence of ethanoic acid and sodium
ethanoate. In the solution, the concentration of ethanoic acid is 0.15 mol dm–3 and the
concentration of sodium ethanoate is 0.10 mol dm–3. The value of Ka for ethanoic acid is
1.74 × 10–5 mol dm–3 at 298 K.

(i) A 10.0 cm3 portion of 1.00 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid is added to 1000 cm3 of this
buffered solution.

Calculate the number of moles of hydrochloric acid added.

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 (ii) Calculate the number of moles of ethanoic acid and the number of moles of sodium
ethanoate in the solution after addition of the hydrochloric acid.

Mol of ethanoic acid after addition ......................................................

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(iii) Hence calculate the pH of this new solution. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

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Summarised directions for recording responses to multiple completion questions

A B C D
(i), (ii) and (iii) (i) and (iii) correct (ii) and (iv) correct (iv) alone correct
correct only only only

Brønsted-Lowry acid-base reactions include

(i) OH− + CH3Cl → CH3OH + Cl−

(ii) NH3 + HCl → NH + Cl−

(iii) KF + PF5 → K+ + PF

(iv) H2O + H2O → H3O+ + OH−

(Total 1 mark)

(a) A sample of hydrochloric acid has a pH of 2.34

32 Write an expression for pH and calculate the concentration of this acid.

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(b) A 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of a weak acid, HX, also has a pH of 2.34

(i) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for the acid HX.

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(iii) Calculate the value of pKa for the acid HX. Give your answer to two decimal places.

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(c) A 30.0 cm3 sample of a 0.480 mol dm–3 solution of potassium hydroxide was partially
neutralised by the addition of 18.0 cm3 of a 0.350 mol dm–3 solution of sulphuric acid.

(i) Calculate the initial number of moles of potassium hydroxide.

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(ii) Calculate the number of moles of sulphuric acid added.

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(iii) Calculate the number of moles of potassium hydroxide remaining in excess in the
solution formed.

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 (v) Hence calculate the pH of the solution formed. Give your answer to two decimal
places.

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The hydrolysis of methyl propanoate was studied in acidic conditions at 25°C and the rate
33 equation was found to be

rate = k[CH3CH2COOCH3][H+]

(a) Use the data below to calculate the value of the rate constant, k, at this temperature.
Deduce its units.

Initial rate of reaction / Initial concentration of methyl Initial concentration of

mol dm–3 s–1 propanoate / mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid / mol dm–3

1.15 × 10–4 0.150 0.555

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(b) The reaction in part (a) was repeated at the same temperature, but water was added so
that the volume of the reaction mixture was doubled. Calculate the initial rate of reaction
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 (c) A third experiment was carried out at a different temperature. Some data from this
experiment are shown in the table below.

Initial rate of reaction / Value of rate constant at Initial methyl propanoate /

mol dm s –3 –1 this different temperature mol dm–3

4.56 × 10–5 8.94 × 10–4 0.123

Calculate the initial pH of the reaction mixture. Give your answer to two decimal places.

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This question is based on the reactions and compounds shown in the scheme below.
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A 0.100 mol dm−3 solution of X is found to have a pH of 2.50. The value of Ka in mol dm−3 is

A 3.16 × 10−2

B 3.16 × 10−3

C 1.00 × 10−4

D 1.00 × 10−5
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In this question, give all pH values to 2 decimal places.

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(a) (i) Write expressions for the ionic product of water, Kw, and for pH.

KW = ….................................................................................................

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 (ii) At 318 K, the value of Kw is 4.02 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6 and hence the pH of pure water
is 6.70
State why pure water is not acidic at 318 K.

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(iii) Calculate the number of moles of sodium hydroxide in 2.00 cm3 of 0.500 mol dm–3
aqueous sodium hydroxide.

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(iv) Use the value of Kw given above and your answer to part (a)(iii) to calculate the pH of
the solution formed when 2.00 cm3 of 0.500 mol dm–3 aqueous sodium hydroxide are
added to 998 cm3 of pure water at 318 K.

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(b) At 298 K, the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for propanoic acid, CH3CH2COOH, has the
value 1.35 × 10–5mol dm–3.

(i) Write an expression for Ka for propanoic acid.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of 0.125 mol dm–3 aqueous propanoic acid at 298 K.

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(c) Sodium hydroxide reacts with propanoic acid as shown in the following equation.

NaOH + CH3CH2COOH → CH3CH2COONa + H2O

A buffer solution is formed when sodium hydroxide is added to an excess of aqueous

propanoic acid.

(i) Calculate the number of moles of propanoic acid in 50.0 cm3 of 0.125 mol dm–3
aqueous propanoic acid.

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(ii) Use your answers to part (a)(iii) and part (c)(i) to calculate the number of moles of
propanoic acid in the buffer solution formed when 2.00 cm3 of 0.500 mol dm–3
aqueous sodium hydroxide are added to 50.0 cm3 of 0.125 mol dm–3 aqueous
propanoic acid.

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(iii) Hence calculate the pH of this buffer solution at 298 K.

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(Total 16 marks)

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 (a) Titration curves labelled A, B, C and D for combinations of different acids and bases are
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shown below. All solutions have a concentration of 0.1 mol dm–3.

(i) Select from A, B, C and D the curve produced by the addition of

ammonia to 25 cm3 of hydrochloric acid ................................................

ethanoic acid to 25 cm3 of sodium hydroxide .........................................

sodium hydroxide to 25 cm3 of hydrochloric acid ...................................

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 (ii) A table of acid–base indicators and the pH ranges over which they change colour is
shown below.

Indicator pH range

Thymol blue 1.2 – 2.8

Bromophenol blue 3.0 – 4.6

Methyl red 4.2 – 6.3

Cresolphthalein 8.2 – 9.8

Thymolphthalein 9.3 – 10.5

Select from the table an indicator which could be used in the titration which produces
curve A but not in the titration which produces curve B.

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(4)

(b) (i) Write an expression for the term pH.

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(ii) A solution of potassium hydroxide has a pH of 11.90 at 25°C. Calculate the

concentration of potassium hydroxide in the solution.

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(c) The acid dissociation constant, Ka, for propanoic acid has the value of
1.35 × 10–5mol dm–3 at 25 °C.

In each of the calculations below, give your answer to 2 decimal places.

(i) Calculate the pH of a 0.117 mol dm–3 aqueous solution of propanoic acid.

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(ii) Calculate the pH of a mixture formed by adding 25 cm3 of a 0.117 mol dm–3 aqueous
solution of sodium propanoate to 25 cm3 of a 0.117 mol dm–3 aqueous solution of
propanoic acid.

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(5)
(Total 13 marks)

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 The pH curve shown below was obtained when a 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of sodium hydroxide
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was added to 25.0 cm3 of an aqueous solution of a weak monoprotic acid, HA.

(a) Use the information given to calculate the concentration of the acid.

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(2)

(b) (i) Write an expression for the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for HA.

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(ii) Write an expression for pKa

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(iii) Using your answers to parts (b)(i) and (b)(ii), show that when sufficient sodium
hydroxide has been added to neutralise half of the acid,

pH of the solution = pKa for the acid HA

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(4)

(c) Explain why dilution with a small volume of water does not affect the pH of a buffer solution.

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 (d) (i) Calculate the change in pH when 0.250 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid is diluted with
water to produce 0.150 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid.

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(ii) Calculate the volume of water which must be added to 30.0 cm3 of 0.250 mol dm–3
hydrochloric acid in order to reduce its concentration to 0.150 mol dm–3.

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(4)
(Total 12 marks)

Use the information about the following solutions to answer the question below.
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Solution F: This is a mixture of 1 mol of propanoic acid, 1 mol of methanol and 2 mol of water.

Solution G: This was originally the same mixture as solution F but it has been left to reach
equilibrium.

Compared to the pH of solution F, the pH of solution G will be

A considerably lower.

B slightly lower.

C slightly higher.

D exactly the same.

(Total 1 mark)

This question concerns the weak acid, ethanoic acid, for which the acid dissociation constant,
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Ka, has a value of 1.74 × 10–5mol dm–3 at 25 °C.

In each of the calculations below, give your answer to 2 decimal places.

(a) Write an expression for the term pH. Calculate the pH of a 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of
ethanoic acid.
(4)

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 (b) A buffer solution is prepared by mixing a solution of ethanoic acid with a solution of
sodium ethanoate.

(i) Explain what is meant by the term buffer solution.

(ii) Write an equation for the reaction which occurs when a small amount of
hydrochloric acid is added to this buffer solution.
(3)

(c) In a buffer solution, the concentration of ethanoic acid is 0.150 mol dm–3 and the
concentration of sodium ethanoate is 0.100 mol dm–3.

(i) Calculate the pH of this buffer solution.

(ii) A 10.0 cm3 portion of 1.00 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid is added to 1000 cm3 of this
buffer solution.
Calculate the number of moles of ethanoic acid and the number of moles of sodium
ethanoate in the solution after addition of the hydrochloric acid. Hence, find the pH
of this new solution.
(8)
(Total 15 marks)

This question is about the following reaction scheme which shows the preparation of polymer P.
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K is a weak acid with a pKa of 9.95. The pH of a 0.10 mol dm−3 solution of K is

A 4.48

B 4.98

C 5.48

D 5.98
(Total 1 mark)

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 The value of the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for the weak acid HA, at 298 K, is
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1.45 × 10–4 mol dm–3.

(a) Write an expression for the term Ka for the weak acid HA.

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(b) Calculate the pH of a 0.250 mol dm–3 solution of HA at 298 K.

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(4)

(c) A mixture of the acid HA and the sodium salt of this acid, NaA, can be used to prepare a
buffer solution.

(i) State and explain the effect on the pH of this buffer solution when a small amount of
hydrochloric acid is added.

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(ii) The concentration of HA in a buffer solution is 0.250 mol dm–3. Calculate the
concentration of A– in this buffer solution when the pH is 3.59

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(6)
(Total 11 marks)

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 In which one of the following reactions is the role of the reagent stated correctly?
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Reaction Role of reagent

A TiO2 + 2C + 2Cl2 → TiCl4 + 2CO TiO2 is an oxidising agent

B HNO3 + H2SO4 → H2NO + HSO HNO3 is a Brønsted-Lowry acid

C CH3COCl + AlCl3 → CH3CO+ + AlCl AlCl3 is a Lewis base

D 2CO + 2NO → 2CO2 + N2 CO is a reducing agent

(Total 1 mark)

For this question one or more of the options given may be correct. Select your answer by means
43 of the following code

A if 1, 2 and 3 only are correct

B if 1 and 3 only are correct

C if 2 and 4 only are correct

C if 4 alone is correct

Directions summarised

A B C D

1, 2 and 3 1 and 3 2 and 4 4 only

only correct only correct only correct correct

Solutions with a pH of 1.0 include

1 0.1 mol dm−3 hydrochloric acid

2 0.1 mol dm−3 ethanoic acid

3 0.05 mol dm−3 sulphuric acid

4 0.2 mol dm−3 nitric acid

(Total 1 mark)

(a) By reference to the forces between molecules, explain why ammonia is very soluble in
44 water.

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(b) Aqueous solutions of ammonia have a pH greater than 7.

(i) Write an equation for the reaction of ammonia with water.

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(ii) Explain why the pH of a solution containing 1.0 mol dm–3 of ammonia is less than
14 at 298 K.

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(3)

(c) An ammonium ion in aqueous solution can behave as a Brønsted–Lowry acid. State what
is meant by the term Brønsted–Lowry acid.

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(1)

(d) State what is meant by the term buffer solution. Identify a reagent which could be added to
a solution of ammonia in order to form a buffer solution.

Buffer solution ..............................................................................................

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Reagent ........................................................................................................
(3)

(e) An acidic buffer solution is obtained when sodium ethanoate is dissolved in aqueous
ethanoic acid.

(i) Calculate the pH of the buffer solution formed at 298 K when 0.125 mol of sodium
ethanoate is dissolved in 250 cm3 of a 1.00 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid.
The acid dissociation constant, Ka, for ethanoic acid is 1.70 × 10–5 mol dm–3 at 298 K.

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 (ii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction which occurs when a small volume of dilute
hydrochloric acid is added to this buffer solution.

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(5)
(Total 14 marks)

Use the information below to answer this question.

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A saturated solution of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, contains 0.1166 g of Mg(OH)2 in 10.00
dm3 of solution. In this solution the magnesium hydroxide is fully dissociated into ions.

Which one of the following is the pH of a solution of magnesium hydroxide containing 4.0 × 10−5
mol dm−3 of hydroxide ions at 298 K?
(Kw = 1.0 × 10−14 mol2 dm−6 at 298 K)

A 9.6

B 9.5

C 8.6

D 8.3
(Total 1 mark)

This question refers to the reaction sequence below.

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HCN is a weak acid with a pKa value of 9.40. If a 0.010 mol dm−3 solution of HCN was used in
the first step, the concentration of cyanide ions, in mol dm−3, would be

A 2.0 × 10−6

B 6.4 × 10−5

C 2.0 × 10−5

D 3.1 × 10−1
(Total 1 mark)

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 (a) At 50°C, the ionic product of water, Kw, has the value 5.48 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6.
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(i) Define the term Kw

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(ii) Define the term pH

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(iii) Calculate the pH of pure water at 50 °C. Explain why pure water at 50 °C is still
neutral even though its pH is not 7.

Calculation ..........................................................................................

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Explanation ..........................................................................................

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(5)

(b) At 25°C, Kw has the value 1.00 × 10–14 mol2 dm–6. Calculate the pH at 25 °C of

(i) a 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of sodium hydroxide,

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(ii) the solution formed when 35.0 cm3 of this solution of sodium hydroxide is mixed with
40.0 cm3 of a 0.120 mol dm–3 solution of hydrochloric acid.

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 (c) In a 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of a weak acid HX at 25 °C, 1.80% of the acid molecules are
dissociated into ions.

(i) Write an expression for Ka for the acid HX.

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(ii) Calculate the value of Ka for the acid HX at this temperature and state its units.

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(5)
(Total 18 marks)

This question is about the reaction between propanone and an excess of ethane-1,2-diol, the
48 equation for which is given below.

In a typical procedure, a mixture of 1.00 g of propanone, 5.00 g of ethane-1,2-diol and 0.100 g of

benzenesulphonic acid, C6H5SO3H, is heated under reflux in an inert solvent. Benzenesulphonic
acid is a strong acid.

If 0.100 g of the strong monoprotic acid, benzenesulphonic acid, was dissolved in 100 cm3 of
water, the pH of the solution would be

A 0.20

B 1.20

C 2.20

D 3.20
(Total 1 mark)

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 The sketch below shows the change in pH when a 0.200 mol dm–3 solution of sodium hydroxide
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is added from a burette to 25.0 cm3 of a 0.150 mol dm-3 solution of the weak acid HA at 25 °C.

(a) The volume of sodium hydroxide solution added at the equivalence point is x cm3.
Calculate the value of x.

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(2)

(b) (i) Define the term pH.

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(ii) The pH at the equivalence point is c. Suggest a value for c.

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(iii) Identify a suitable indicator for detecting the equivalence point of the titration.

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(3)

(c) The value of Kc for the weak acid HA at 25 °C is 2.75 × 10–5 mol dm–3.

(i) Explain the term weak as applied to the acid HA.

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 (ii) Write an expression for Ka for the acid HA.

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(iii) Calculate the pH of the 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of acid HA before any sodium
hydroxide is added, i.e. the pH at point a.

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(5)

(d) Calculate the pH of the solution formed when cm3 of the 0.200 mol dm–3 solution of
sodium hydroxide are added to 25.0 cm3 of the 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of HA, i.e. the pH
at point b.

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(3)
(Total 13 marks)

An aqueous solution contains 4.0 g of sodium hydroxide in 250 cm3 of solution.

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(Kw = 1.00 × 10−14 mol2 dm−6)

The pH of the solution is

A 13.0

B 13.3

C 13.6

D 13.9
(Total 1 mark)

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 Iodine and propanone react in acid solution according to the equation
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I2 + CH3COCH3 → CH3COCH2I + HI

The rate equation for the reaction is found to be

rate = k [CH3COCH3][H+]

(a) Deduce the order of reaction with respect to iodine and the overall order of reaction.

Order with respect to iodine .........................................................................

Overall order ................................................................................................

(2)

(b) At the start of the experiment, the rate of reaction was found to be 2.00 × 10–5 mol dm–3 s–1
when the concentrations of the reactants were as shown below.

Reactant Concentration / mol dm–3

CH3COCH3 1.50

I2 2.00 × 10–2

H+ 3.00 × 10–2

Use these data to calculate a value for the rate constant and deduce its units.

Rate constant ...............................................................................................

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Units .............................................................................................................
(3)

(c) How can you tell that H+ acts as a catalyst in this reaction?

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 (d) Calculate the initial rate of reaction if the experiment were to be repeated at the same
temperature and with the same concentrations of iodine and propanone as in part (b) but at
a pH of 1.25

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(3)
(Total 10 marks)

A 0.210 mol dm–3 solution of potassium hydroxide was added from a burette to 25.0 cm3 of a
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0.160 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid in a conical flask.
Given that the value of the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for ethanoic acid is
1.74 × 10–5 mol dm–3, calculate the pH at 25 °C of the solution in the conical flask at the following
three points:

before any potassium hydroxide had been added;

after 8.0 cm3 of potassium hydroxide solution had been added;

after 40.0 cm3 of potassium hydroxide solution had been added.

(Total 16 marks)

The value of the acid dissociation constant, Ka, for ethanoic acid is 1.74 × 10–5 mol dm–3 at
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298 K.

(a) (i) Write an expression for Ka for ethanoic acid.

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 (ii) Calculate the pH at 298 K of a 0.220 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid.

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(5)

(b) A sample of the 0.220 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid was titrated against sodium
hydroxide solution.

(i) Calculate the volume of a 0.150 mol dm–3 solution of sodium hydroxide required to
neutralise 25.0 cm3 of the ethanoic acid solution.

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(ii) From the list below, select the best indicator for this titration and explain your choice.

Name of indicator pH range

bromophenol blue 3.0 – 4.6
methyl red 4.2 – 6.3
bromothymol blue 6.0 – 7.6
thymol blue 8.0 – 9.6

Indicator ..............................................................................................

Explanation .........................................................................................

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(5)

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 (c) A buffer solution is formed when 2.00 g of sodium hydroxide are added to 1.00 dm3 of a
0.220 mol dm–3 solution of ethanoic acid.

Calculate the pH at 298 K of this buffer solution.

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(6)
(Total 16 marks)

The equation and rate law for the reaction of substance P with substance Q are given below.
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2P + Q → R + S
rate = k[P]2[H+]

Under which one of the following conditions, all at the same temperature, would the rate of
reaction be slowest?

[P] / mol dm−3 pH

A 0.1 0

B 1 2

C 3 3

D 10 4
(Total 1 mark)

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 Addition of which one of the following to 10 cm3 of 1.0 M NaOH would result in the pH being
55 halved?

A 10 cm3 of water

B 100 cm3 of water

C 5 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl

D 10 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl

(Total 1 mark)

A solution of sodium ethanoate has a pH of 8.91 at 25 °C. The hydrogen ion and hydroxide ion
56 concentrations in this solution are

A [H+] = 1.00 × 10−9 mol dm−3 [OH−] = 1.00 × 10−5 mol dm−3

B [H+] = 1.00 × 10−9 mol dm−3 [OH−] = 8.13 × 10−6 mol dm−3

C [H+] = 1.23 × 10−9 mol dm−3 [OH−] = 1.00 × 10−5 mol dm−3

D [H+] = 1.23 × 10−9 mol dm−3 [OH−] = 8.13 × 10−6 mol dm−3
(Total 1 mark)

A weak acid HA dissociates in aqueous solution as shown below

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HA(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + A−(aq) ∆H = +20 kJ mol−1

Which one of the following changes will result in a decrease in the pH of an aqueous solution of
the acid?

A addition of a little aqueous sodium hydroxide solution

B raising the temperature of the solution

C dissolving a little of the sodium salt, NaA, in the solution

D adding a platinum catalyst to the solution

(Total 1 mark)

The pH of 0.001 M NaOH at 25°C is

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A 13

B 11

C 9

D 3
(Total 1 mark)

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 Which one of the following could be true in an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide?
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A [H+] = (OH−]

B pH = −log10 [OH−]

C pH = 1.2

D pH = 12.8
(Total 1 mark)

Which one of the following is the change in units of pH which occurs when 10.0 cm3 of a 1.0 M
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solution of a strong monoprotic acid are made up to 1.0 dm3 with water?

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 5
(Total 1 mark)

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Mark schemes
(a) (i) G
1 1

(ii) F
1

(iii) H
1

(b) (i) cresol purple

1

(ii) yellow to red

both colours needed and must be in this order
1

(iii) yellow or pale yellow

Not allow any other colour with yellow
1
[6]

(a) [H2O] is very high (compared with [H+] and [OH−])

2
OR
Very few H+ and OH− ions
OR
Only / very slightly dissociates
OR
Equilibrium lies far to the left
Not partially dissociates

M1
1

[H2O] is (effectively) constant

OR is incorporated into the constant K
Allow changes by only a very small amount

M2
1

(b) (Dissociation OR breaking bonds) is endothermic

1

∴ Equilibrium moves to RHS (at higher T) to absorb heat or to lower T or oppose

increase in T
Allow to oppose change only if increase T mentioned
1

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(c) [H+] = √Kw (or = √5.48 × 10−14)
Correct pH answer scores 3
1

If wrong method no marks

Using alternative Kw (1.00 × 10−14) gives pH = 7.00 which scores 1

= 2.34 × 10−7
1

pH = 6.63
Final answer must have 2dp
1

(d) [H+] = Kw / [OH−] or (= 5.48 × 10−14 / 0.12)

Correct pH answer scores 3
1

If wrong method no marks

If use alternative Kw (1.00 × 10−14) again, do not penalise repeat
error so pH = 13.08 scores 3

= 4.566 × 10−13
1

pH = 12.34
If use alternative Kw (1.00 × 10−14) not as a repeat error, pH = 13.08
scores 1
If AE in Kw value made in part (c) is repeated here, do not penalise
again.
Final answer must have 2dp, but if dp penalised in (c) allow more
than 2dp here but not fewer.
1
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3
(a) [H+] = or = 1.74 × 10 −5 ×

Allow ( )

M1
1

= 3.08 × 10−5

If [HX] / [X-] or upside down, or any addition or subtraction lose M1 & M2.

M2
1

pH = 4.51 (correct answer scores 3)

Can score M3 for correct pH conseq to their [H+], so pH = 5.01
scores one
Must be to 2 dp

M3
1

Alternative using Henderson−Hasselbach Equation

pH = pKa − log[HX] / X−] = −log(1.74 × 10−5) − log( )

Allow ( )

M1

pKa = 4.76 − 0.248

If [HX] / [X−] or upside down, can only score 1

M2

pH = = 4.51
so pH = 5.01
Must be to 2 dp

M3

(b) mol HX after addition (= 0.251 + 0.015) = 0.266

For HX, if no addition or error in addition (other than AE) (or
subsequent extra add or sub) MAX 3

M1
1

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mol X- after subtraction (= 0.140 − 0.015) = 0.125
For X− if no subtraction or error in subtraction (other than AE) (or subsequent extra add or
sub) MAX 3

M2
1

[H+] = ( )=

If errors above in both addition AND subtraction can only score M3

for insertion of their numbers in rearranged expression. One
exception, if addition and subtraction reversed then pH =4.58
scores 2

M3
1

[H+] = 3.703 × 10−5 (mol dm−3)

If [HX] / [X−] upside down, lose M3 & M4 (or next two marks) but
can score M5 for correct pH conseq to their [H+], so if M1 & M2
correct, pH = 5.09 scores 3.

M4
1

pH = 4.43

Correct use of HX and X− values from (d) gives

pH= 4.41 and scores 4
If wrong method, e.g. √ or no use of rearranged Ka expression, may
score M1 & M2 but no more.
Allow more but not fewer than 2dp here.

M5
1

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 Alternative using Henderson−Hasselbach Equation

mol acid after addition = 0.251 + 0.015 = 0.266

For HX, if no addition or error in addition (other than AE) (or
subsequent extra add or sub) MAX 3

M1

mol salt after addition = 0.140 − 0.015 = 0.125

For X− if no subtraction or error in subtraction (other than AE) (or
subsequent extra add or sub) MAX 3

M2

pH = (pKa − log[HX] / [X−]) = −log(1.74 × 10−5) − log(0.266 / 0.125)

If errors above in both addition AND subtraction can only score M3
for insertion of their numbers − except if addition and subtraction
reversed then pH = 4.58 scores 2

M3

pH = 4.76 − 0.328

M4

pH = = 4.43
If [HX] / [X−] upside down, lose M3 & M4 (or next two marks) but
can score M5 for correct pH conseq to their working, so if M1 & M2
correct, pH = 5.09 scores 3.
Allow more but not fewer than 2dp here.

M5
[8]

(a) HCO3− CO32− + H+

4
or

H2O + HCO3− CO32− + H3O+

Must have equilibrium sign but mark on to (b)
Ignore state symbols
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 (b) Acid: Increase in concentration of H+ ions, equilibrium moves to the left.
Allow H+ ions react with carbonate ions (to form HCO3-)
1

Alkali: OH- reacts with H+ ions, equilibrium moves to the right (to replace the H+ ions)
1

Concentration of H+ remains (almost) constant

1
[4]

(a) As a droplet from the funnel could enter the burette / affect volume / readings / titre
5 1

(b) Air bubble in jet or wtte

Do not allow misreading burette or overshooting end point.
1

(c) Ensures all reagents are able to react / mix / come into contact
Accept no reagent is left unreacted on sides of flask
Do not allow any reference to ‘removal’ of the solution unless it is
clear that it is added to the flask.
1

(d) The added water does not affect the mols / amount of reagents / reactants / solution
Z
Do not allow mols of solution or mols in the flask.
Allow water does not react with the reagents / water is not one of
the reactants
Do not allow ‘water is not involved’
1
[4]

(a) Burette
6 1

Because it can deliver variable volumes

1

(b) The change in pH is gradual / not rapid at the end point

1

An indicator would change colour over a range of volumes of sodium hydroxide

Allow indicator would not change colour rapidly / with a few drops of
NaOH
1

(c) [H+] = 10–pH = 1.58 × 10–12

1

Kw = [H+] [OH–] therefore [OH–] = Kw / [H+]

1

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 Therefore, [OH–] = 1 × 10–14 / 1.58 × 10–12 = 6.33 × 10–3 (mol dm–3)
Allow 6.31–6.33 × 10–3 (mol dm–3)
1

(d) At this point, [NH3] = [H+]

Therefore Ka
1

[H+] = 10–4.6 = 2.51 × 10–5

1

Ka = (2.51 × 10–5)2 / 2 = 3.15 × 10–10 (mol dm–3)

Allow 3.15 – 3.16 × 10–10 (mol dm–3)
1

(e) When [NH3] = [NH4+], Ka = [H+] therefore – log Ka= – log [H+]
Answer using alternative value
1

Therefore pH = –log10(3.15 × 10–10) = 9.50

M2 pH = – log10(4.75 × 10–9) = 8.32
Allow consequential marking based on answer from part (d)
1
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 (a) This question is marked using levels of response. Refer to the Mark Scheme Instructions
7 for Examiners for guidance on how to mark this question.

All stages are covered and the explanation of each stage is generally correct and
virtually complete.

Answer is communicated coherently and shows a logical progression from stage 1

and stage 2 to stage 3. Steps in stage 3 must be complete, ordered and include a
comparison.
Level 3
5 – 6 marks

All stages are covered but the explanation of each stage may be incomplete or may
contain inaccuracies OR two stages are covered and the explanations are generally
correct and virtually complete.

Answer is mainly coherent and shows a progression from stage 1 and stage 2 to
stage 3.
Level 2
3 – 4 marks

Two stages are covered but the explanation of each stage may be incomplete or may
contain inaccuracies, OR only one stage is covered but the explanation is generally
correct and virtually complete.

Answer includes some isolated statements, but these are not presented in a logical
order or show confused reasoning.
Level 1
1 – 2 marks

Insufficient correct Chemistry to warrant a mark.

Level 0
0 marks

Indicative Chemistry content

Stage 1: difference in structure of the two acids

• The acids are of the form RCOOH
• but in ethanoic acid R = CH 3
• whilst in ethanedioic acid R = COOH

Stage 2: the inductive effect

• The unionised COOH group contains two very electronegative oxygen atoms
• therefore has a negative inductive (electron withdrawing)effect
• The CH 3 group has a positive inductive (electron pushing) effect

Stage 3: how the polarity of OH affects acid strength

• The O–H bond in the ethanedioic acid is more polarised / H becomes more δ+
• More dissociation into H + ions
• Ethanedioic acid is stronger than ethanoic acid
6

(b) Moles of NaOH = Moles of HOOCCOO– formed = 6.00 × 10–2

Extended response
1
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 Moles of HOOCCOOH remaining = 1.00 × 10–1 – 6.00 × 10–2

= 4.00 × 10–2
1

Ka = [H+][A–] / [HA]

[H+] = Ka × [HA] / [A–]

1

[H+] = 5.89 × 10–2 × (4.00 × 10–2 / V) / (6.00 × 10–2 / V) = 3.927 × 10–2

1

pH = –log10(3.927 ×10–2) = 1.406 = 1.41

Answer must be given to this precision
1

(c) 5H2C2O4 + 6H+ + 2MnO4– 2Mn2+ + 10CO2 + 8H2O

OR 5C2O42– + 16H+ + 2MnO4– 2Mn2+ + 10CO2 + 8H2O

1

Moles of KMnO4 = 20.2 × 2.00 × 10–2 / 1000 = 4.04 × 10–4

1

Moles of H2C2O4 = 5 / 2 × 4.04 × 10–4 = 1.01 × 10–3

1

Concentration = moles / volume (in dm3)

= 1.01 × 10–3 × 1000 / 25 = 4.04 × 10–2 (mol dm–3)

If 1:1 ratio or incorrect ratio used, M2 and M4 can be scored
1
[15]

B
8 [1]

C
9 [1]

(a) (only) slightly or partially dissociated / ionised

10
Ignore ‘not fully dissociated’.
Allow low tendency to dissociate or to lose / donate a proton.
Allow shown equilibrium well to the left.
Otherwise ignore equations.
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(b) 2CH3CH2COOH + Na2CO3 2CH3CH2COONa + H2O + CO2

OR

2CH3CH2COOH + CO32− 2CH3CH2COO− + H2O + CO2

OR

CH3CH2COOH + Na2CO3 CH3CH2COONa + NaHCO3

OR

CH3CH2COOH + CO32− CH3CH2COO− + HCO3−

Must be propanoic acid, allow C2H5COOH.
Not molecular formulae.
Allow multiples.
Ignore reversible sign.
Not H2CO3.
1

(c) [OH−] = 2 × 0.0120 = 0.0240 M1

Correct answer for pH with or without working scores 3.
1

[H+] = = 4.166 × 10−13 OR pOH = 1.62 M2

If × 2 missed or used wrongly can only score M3 for correct

calculation of pH from their [H+].
1

pH = 12.38 M3
Lose M3 if not 2 decimal places: 12.4 scores 2.
12.08 scores 1 (missing × 2) ; 12.1 scores 0.
11.78 scores 1 (dividing by 2) 11.8 scores 0.
1

(d) (i) Ka =

Ignore ( ) here but brackets must be present.

Must be correct acid and salt.
If wrong, mark part (ii) independently.
1

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(ii) M1 Ka = OR with numbers

Correct answer for pH with or without working scores 3.

Allow HX, HA and ignore ( ) here.
May score M1 in part (i).
1

M2 [H+] = √(6.31 × 10−5 × 0.0120) or √(Ka × [C6H5COOH])

(= √(7.572 × 10−7 = 8.70 ×10×4)
pH = 6.12 may score 2 if correct working shown and they show the
square root but fail to take it.

But if no working shown or wrong Ka =

used which also leads to 6.12, then zero scored.

1

M3 pH = 3.06
Must be 2 decimal places ie 3.1 loses M3.
1

(iii) M1 [H+] = 10−4.00 = 1.00 × 10−4

Correct answer for mass with or without working scores 5.
Allow 1 × 10−4.
1

M2 [X−] =

Ignore ( ) here.
If [HX] / [X−] upside down, can score M1 plus
M4 for 5.26 × 10−7.
1

M3 =

And M5 for 7.57 × 10−5 g.

1

M4 = 7.572 × 10−3
1

M5 Mass (C6H5COONa) = 7.572 × 10−3 × 144 =1.09 g

or 1.1 g
Wrong method, eg using [H+]2 may only score M1 and M5 for
correct multiplication of their M4 by 144
(provided not of obviously wrong substance).
1

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 (e) M1 CO2
Allow NOx and SO2.
1

M2 pH (It) falls / decreases

If M1 wrong, no further marks.
1

M3 mark M2 & M3 independently

acidic (gas)

OR reacts with alkali(ne solution) / OH−

OR CO2 + 2OH− CO32− + H2O

OR CO2 + OH− HCO3−

Not forms H2CO3 H2SO3 H2SO4 etc OR H+ ions.
1
[17]

(a) Correct orientation of graph (pH on y-axis)

11 1

Scale – plotted points cover at least half the grid and y-axis should start at pH 4
1

All points plotted correctly

+ / – one small square.
1

Curve of best fit drawn correctly

Allow some leniency here with a complex graph – it is important that
the section between pH 8.5 and 9.7 is close to linear.
Lose this mark if the line is pulled towards the anomaly at 3.0 cm3.
Lose this mark if first point at pH 5.1 is treated as an anomaly.
Do not accept doubled lines but allow some slight discontinuity
where the curve changes direction.
1

(b) 11.6-11.9 (cm3) only

Do not mark consequentially to student’s graph.
1

(c) pKa = value of pH related to part (b) M1

Mark consequentially on student’s graph – ideally 9.0-9.1
Do not penalise precision of answer.
1

Ka = 10−pKa M2
Ideally 1.0 × 10−9 to 7.9 × 10−10
Ignore precision of answer but lose M2 for 1 significant figure here.
1

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 (d) pH 8.7

Ineffective stirring / swirling of the mixture

Both points needed for this mark.
Do not allow pH 5.1
Do not allow ‘overshooting (at 3 cm 3 addition)’.
1

(e) Take more pH readings around the end-point / add smaller volumes of NaOH near
the end-point
Do not allow ‘use a more accurate / reliable pH meter / probe’.
Do not allow the use of a thermostatted mixture.
1
[9]

(a) Proton donor or H+ donor

12
1

(b) (i)

If Ka wrong, can only score M1 below.

Must be ethanoic acid not HA
Must have square brackets (penalise here only) but mark on in
(b)(ii).
1

(ii) M1 [H+] = 10−2.69 OR 2.042 × 10−3 (mol dm−3)

1

M2

Ignore ( )
Mark for correctly rearranged expression incl [H+]2
1

M3

If M2 wrong no further marks.

1

M4 = 0.238 (mol dm−3) Allow 0.229 − 0.24

1

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(c) (i) ClCH2COOH ClCH2COO− + H+
OR ClCH2COOH + H2O ClCH2COO− + H3O+
Allow
Allow ClCH2CO2H and ClCH2CO 2−
1

(ii) M1 Cl is (more electronegative so) withdraws electrons

OR negative inductive effect of Cl
Ignore electronegativity.
Ignore chloroethanoic acid has a lower Ka value.
Allow Cl reduces +ve inductive effect of methyl group.
1

M2 Weakens O–H bond

OR O–H bond is more polar
OR reduces negative charge on COO−
OR stabilizes COO− (more)
M1 & M2 are independent marks.
Ignore H+ lost more easily.
1

(d) (i) A
1

(ii) C
1

(iii) D
1

(e) M1 Mol NaOH = mol OH− = (19.6 × 10–3) × 0.720 = 1.41(1) × 10−2
Mark for answer.
1

M2 Mol H2SO4 = (26.4 × 10−3) × 0.550 = 1.45(2) × 10−2

Mark for answer.
1

M3 Mol H+ added = 2 × (1.452 × 10−2) = 2.90(4) × 10−2

OR
XS mol H2SO4 = 7.46(4) × 10−3
If factor × 2 missed completely (pH = 2.05)
or used wrongly later,
can score max 4 for M1, M2, M5 & M6
1

M4 XS mol H+ = 0.0149(3)
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 M5 For dividing by volume
[H+ ] = 0.0149(3) × (1000 / 46.0) = 0.324 − 0.325 mol dm−3
If no use or wrong use of volume lose M5 and M6
ie can score 4 for pH = 1.83 (no use of vol)
Treat missing 1000 as AE (−1) & score 5 for pH = 3.49
1

M6 pH = 0.49
2dp (penalise more or less).
If × 2 missed & vol not used, pH = 3.39 scores M1 & M2 only.
1
[18]

(a) Over time / after storage meter does not give accurate readings
13
Do not allow ‘to get an accurate reading’ or ‘reading drifts’ on its
own.
Allow ‘temperature variations affect readings’.
1

(b) Any five from:

Ignore references to the use of the pipette, the filling of the burette
and the calibration of the pH meter.

• Measure pH (of the acid)

• Add alkali in known small portions
Allow 1 – 2cm3.
• Stir mixture
• Measure pH (after each addition)
• Repeat until alkali in excess
Allow 27 – 50cm3.
• Add in smaller increments near endpoint
Allow 0.1 – 0.5cm3.
To score full marks, the sequence must follow a logical order.
5 max
[6]

(a) (i) [H+][OH−] OR [H3O+][OH−]

14
Ignore (aq)
Must have [ ] not ( )
1

(ii) 3.46 × 10−14 (= 1.86 × 10−7)

If no square root, CE=0
1

pH = 6.73
Must be 2dp
1

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 (iii) [H+] = 10−11.36 (= 4.365 × 10−12 OR 4.37 × 10−12)
Mark for working
1

Kw = [4.365 × 10−12 OR 4.37 × 10−12 × 0.047] = 2.05 × 10−13

Allow 2.05 × 10−13 − 2.1 × 10−13
Mark for answer
Ignore units
1

(b) (i) HCOOH HCOO− + H+

Must have but ignore brackets.

OR HCOOH + H2O HCOO− + H3O+

Allow HCO2− or CHOO− ie minus must be on oxygen, so penalise
COOH−
1

(ii)

Must have all brackets but allow ( )

Must be HCOOH etc.
Allow ecf in formulae from (b)(i)
1

(iii) M1

Allow HA or HX etc.
Allow [H+] = (Ka × [HA]) for M1
1

M2 [H+] = 3.16 × 10−3

Mark for answer
1

M3 pH = 2.50 allow more than 2 dp but not fewer

Allow correct pH from their wrong [H+] here only If square root
shown but not taken, pH = 5.00 can score max 2 for M1 and M3
1

(iv) M1 Decrease Mark M1 independently

1

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 M2 Eqm shifts / moves to RHS OR more H+ OR Ka increases
OR more dissociation
1

M3 To reduce temperature or oppose increase / change in temperature

Only award M3 following correct M2
1

(c) (i) M1

If [HX]/[X-] upside down, no marks

1

M2

(= 2.27 × 10−4)
1

M3 pH = 3.64 allow more than 2 dp but not fewer

pH calc NOT allowed from their wrong [H+] here
1

(ii) M1 Mol H+ added = 5.00 × 10−4

Mark on from AE in moles of HCl (eg 5 × 10−3 gives pH = 3.42
scores 3)
1

M2 Mol HCOOH = 2.40 × 10−2 and Mol HCOO– = 1.79 × 10−2

If either wrong no further marks except AE (−1) OR if ECF in mol
acid and / or mol salt from (c)(i), can score all 4
1

M3

If [HX]/[X-] upside down here after correct expression in (c)(i), no

further marks

If [HX]/[X-] upside down here and is repeat error from (c)(i), max 3
(pH = 3.88 after 3.86 in (c)(i))
1

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 M4 pH = 3.62 allow more than 2 dp but not fewer
pH calc NOT allowed from their wrong [H+] here
1
[20]

(a) Proton donor or H+ donor

15
Allow donator
1

(b) (i) BB
Both need to be correct to score the mark
1

(ii) AA
Both need to be correct to score the mark
1

(iii) BA
Both need to be correct to score the mark
1

(c) M1 [H+] = 10–1.25 OR 0.05623

1

M2 mol HCl = (25 × 10–3) × 0.0850 (= 2.125 × 10–3)

Mark for Working
1

M3 vol = 0.0378 dm3 or 37.8 cm3

allow 0.0375 – 0.038 dm3 or 37.5 – 38 cm3

Units and answer tied
Lose M3 if total given as (25 + 37.8) = 62.8 cm3
Ignore “vol added = 12.8 cm 3 ” after correct answer
1

(d) (i) 4.52

Must be 2dp
1

(ii) Ka = ignore = but this may score M1 in (d)(iii)

Must have all brackets but allow ( ) Allow HA etc

NO mark for 10–pKa
1

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 (iii) M1 Ka = or with numbers

Allow [H+] = √(Ka × [HA]) for M1

1

M2 [H+] = (√(3.01 ×10–5 × 0.174) = √(5.24 ×10–6) )

= 2.29 ×10–3 - 2.3 ×10–3
Mark for answer
1

M3 pH = 2.64 (allow more than 2dp but not fewer)

Allow 1 for correct pH from their wrong [H+]
If square root forgotten, pH = 5.28 scores 2 for M1 and M3
1

(e) M1 mol OH– = (10.0 × 10-3) × 0.125 = 1.25 × 10–3

Mark for answer
1

M2 orig mol HX = (15.0 × 10–3) × 0.174 = 2.61 × 10×3

Mark for answer
1

M3 mol HX in buffer = orig mol HX – mol OH–

Mark for answer

= 2.61 × 10–3 – 1.25 × 10–3 = 1.36 × 10–3

Allow conseq on their (M2 – M1)

([HX] = 1.36 × 10–3/25 × 10–3 = 0.0544)

If no subtraction, max 3 for M1, M2 & M4 (pH = 4.20)
If [H+] = [X–] & √used, max 3 for M1, M2 & M3 (pH = 2.89)
1

M4 mol X– in buffer = mol OH– = 1.25 × 10–3

([X–] = 1.25 × 10–3/25 × 10–3 = 0.05)

May be scored in M5 expression
1

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 M5 [H+]

If use Ka = no further marks

= OR

(= 3.27 × 10–5)
If either value of HX or X– used wrongly or expression upside down,
no further marks
1

M6 pH = 4.48 or 4.49 (allow more than 2dp but not fewer)

Do not allow M6 for correct calculation of pH using their [H+] - this
only applies in (d)(iii) - apart from earlier AE
1
[18]

(a) Z
16
Mark independently.
1

The idea that the solution contains both HA and A−

1

(b) pH
1

[HA] = [A−]
Accept solution half neutralised.
1

pH = pKa
Accept [H+] = Ka
1
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 (a) Any two from:
17
Weigh by difference or rinse weighing bottle and add to beaker

Rinse beaker and add washings to graduated flask

Invert flask several times to ensure uniform solution

Use a funnel to transfer to the flask and rinse the funnel

Use a stirrer to prepare the solution and rinse the stirrer

If more than two answers apply the list rule.
Max 2

(b) Ka = [H+]2 / [HA]

Allow any correct expression relating Ka, [H+] and [HA]
1

[HA] = (10–2.50)2 / 1.07 × 10–3

M2 also scores M1
1

= 9.35 × 10–3 (mol dm–3)

Do not allow 9.4 (answer is 9.346).
Correct answer only scores 1 mark.
Do not penalise precision but must be to at least two significant
figures.
1

(c) (b) × 138.0 / 4

1

= 0.322
Using 8.50 × 10–3 gives 0.293
Correct answer scores M1 and M2.
Do not penalise precision but must be to at least two significant
figures.
1

(d) (c) × 100 / 0.500 = 64.5%

Using 0.293 from (c) gives 58.7%
Using 0.347 gives 69.4%
Do not penalise precision.
1
[8]

(a) Proton acceptor

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(b) (i) CH3CH2NH2 + H2O CH3CH2NH3+ + OH–
allow eq with or without
allow C2H5NH2 and C2H5NH3+ (plus can be on N or H or 3)
allow RHS as C2H5NH3OH
1

(ii) Mark independently of (b)(i)

Allow
Ethylamine is only partly/slightly dissociated
OR
Ethylamine is only partly/slightly ionized

reaction/equilibrium lies to left or low [OH–] OR little OH– formed

OR little ethylamine has reacted

Ignore “not fully dissociated” or “not fully ionized”
Ignore reference to ionisation or dissociation of water
1

(c) M1 Ethylamine
If wrong no marks in (c)
1

M2 alkyl group is electron releasing/donating

OR alkyl group has (positive) inductive effect

1

M3 increases electron density on N(H2)

OR increased availability of lp

OR increases ability of lp (to accept H(+))

Mark M3 is independent of M2
1

(d) CH3CH2NH3Cl
Or any amine hydrochloride

allow name (ethylammonium chloride or ethylamine hydrochloride) or other halide

for Cl
or a strong organic acid
NOT NH4Cl
1

(e) Mark independently of (d)

Extra H+ reacts with ethylamine or OH–

Or makes reference to Equilibrium (in (b)(i)) with amine on LHS
1

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 OR CH3CH2NH2 + H+ CH3CH2NH3+

OR H+ + OH– H2O

Equilibrium shifts to RHS

OR ratio [CH3CH2NH3+]/[ CH3CH2NH2] remains almost constant

1
[9]

(a) M1 [H+] = 0.0170

19
1

M2 pH = 1.77
2 dp
Allow M2 for correct pH calculation from their
wrong [H+] for this pH calculation only
1

(b) (i) Ignore

Penalize missing [ ] here and not elsewhere

Allow HA instead of HX
1

(ii) M1 [H+] = 10–2.79 OR 1.6218… ×10–3

If [H+] wrong, can only score M2
1

M2 OR

Allow HA instead of HX
1

M3 Ka = 3.09 ×10–5 3sfs min

(allow 3.10 ×10–5 if 1.6218 rounded to 1.622)
Ignore units
If [HX] used as (0.0850 –1.62 ×10–3 )
this gives Ka = 3.15 ×10–5
(0.0016)2/0.085 = 3.01 ×10–5 scores 2 for AE
1

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(c) M1 mol OH– (= (38.2 × 10–3) × 0.550 )

= 2.10(1) × 10–2 or 0.0210(1)

Mark for answer
1

M2 Mol H+ (= (25.0 × 10–3) × 0.620 )

= 1.55 × 10–2 or 0.0155

Mark for answer
1

M3 excess mol OH– = 5.5(1) × 10–3

Allow conseq for M1 – M2
If wrong method e.g. no subtraction or use of √
can only score max of M1, M2, M3 and M4.
1

M4 [OH− ] = 5.51 × 10−3 × [ = 0.08718 (0.0872)]

OR [OH− ] = 5.5 × 10−3 × = 0.0870(2)

(M1 – M2) / vol in dm3 mark for dividing by volume

(take use of 63.2 without 10–3 as AE so 9.94 scores 5)
If no use or wrong use of vol lose M4 & M6
Can score M5 for showing (10–14/ their XS alkali)
1

M5 [H+] = = 1.147 × 10−13

OR = 1.149 × 10−13

OR pOH = 1.06
If no use or wrong use of Kw or pOH no further marks
1

M6 pH = 12.9(4) allow 3sf

If vol missed score max 4 for 11.7(4)
If acid– alkali reversed max 4 for pH = 1.06
Any excess acid – max 4
1
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 (a) C
20 1

A
1

D
1

(b) (i) Bromocresol green

Allow wrong spellings
1

(ii) Purple to yellow

Must have both colours:
Purple start – yellow finish
1
[5]

(a) (i) - log[H+]

21
penalise missing [ ] here and not elsewhere
1

(ii) [H+][OH–]
Allow ( ) brackets, but must have charges
1

(iii) Mark independently from a(ii)

[H+] = 10-13.72 = 1.905 × 10–14

If wrong no further mark
1

Kw = 1.905 × 10–14 × 0.154 = = (2.93 – 2.94) × 10–15

1

(b) (i) Ka =

Must have charges and all brackets, allow ( )

Acid/salt shown must be CH3COOH not HA
and correct formulae needed
1

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 (ii) In pH values penalise fewer than 3 sig figs each time
but allow more than 2 dp
For values above 10, allow 3sfs - do not insist on 2 dp

Ka =

Allow HA
1

([H+]2 = 1.75 × 10–5 × 0.154 = 2.695 × 10–6 = 2.70 × 10–6)

If √ shown but not done gets pH = 5.57 (scores 2)

[H+] = 1.64 × 10–3

Allow mark for pH conseq to their [H+] here only
1

pH = 2.78 or 2.79
1

(c) (i) In pH values penalise fewer than 3 sig figs each time but
allow more than 2 dp

For values above 10, allow 3sfs - do not insist on 2 dp

M1 Initially

mol OH– = (10 × 10–3) × 0.154 and

mol HA = (20 × 10–3) × 0.154

or mol OH– = 1.54 × 10–3 and mol HA = 3.08 × 10–3

1

M2 [H+] = Ka

or with numbers
Allow Henderson Hasselbach

pH = pKa + log

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 M3 mol ethanoic acid left = (mol ethanoate ions) = 1.54 × 10–3

Ka = [H+] or pH = pKa scores M1, M2 and M3

1 If either mol acid in mixture or mol salt wrong
- max 2 for M1 and M2
Any mention of [H+]2 - max 2 for M1 and M3
1

M4 pH (= - log 1.75 × 10–5) = 4.76 or 4.757

Not 4.75
1

If no subtraction (so mol ethanoic acid in buffer = original mol)

pH = 4.46 scores 2 for M1 and M2
If [H+]2 used, pH = 3.02 scores 2 for M1 and M3

(ii) In pH values penalise fewer than 3 sig figs each time but
allow more than 2 dp
For values above 10, allow 3sfs - do not insist on 2 dp

M1 XS mol KOH (= (20 × 10–3) × 0.154) = 3.08 × 10–3

If no subtraction: max 1 for correct use of volume
No subtraction and no use of volume scores zero
If wrong subtraction or wrong moles
Can only score M2 and M3 for process
1

M2 [OH-] = 3.08 × 10–3 × = 0.0513(3)

Mark for dividing their answer to M1 by correct volume (method

mark)
If no volume or wrong volume or multiplied by volume, max 2 for M1
and M3 process
1

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 M3 [H+] = (= 1.948 × 10–13 to 1.95 × 10–13)

or pOH = 1.29
Mark for Kw divided by their answer to M2
If pOH route, give one mark for 14 – pOH
1

M4 pH = 12.7(1)
Allow 3sf but not 12.70
1

If no subtraction and no use of volume (pH = 11.79 scores zero)

If no subtraction, max 1 for correct use of volume, (60cm3)
(pH = 13.01 scores 1)
If volume not used, pH = 11.49 (gets 2)
If multiplied by vol, pH = 10.27 (gets 2)
[16]

(a) NH4+ → NH3 + H+

22
Accept multiples.
Accept NH4+ + H2O → NH3 + H3O+
Ignore state symbols, even if incorrect.
1

(b) Test indicator / conc HCl

Do not accept ‘smell’.
Do not accept precipitation reactions of aqueous ammonia.
1

Observation colour for an alkali / white fumes

If wrong test then lose second mark.
1
[3]

(a) Idea that over time / after storage meter does not give accurate readings
23
Do not accept ‘to get an accurate reading’ without further
qualification.
Allow ‘temperature variations affect reading’.
1

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 (b)

Allow without (aq) symbols.

Need at least one set of square brackets around complex ions
1

(c) pH = –log [H+]

1

[H+] = 0.0240
Do not penalise precision of [H+]
Correct answer scores M1 and M2.
1

Ka = (0.0240)2 / 0.1 = 5.75 × 10-3 or 5.76 × 10-3

Correct answer without working loses M1 and M2.
Allow 7.58 × 10-3
1

Answer, even if incorrect, given to 3 sig figs

1

(d) Oxygen (in the air) / O2

Ignore ‘air’ or ‘the atmosphere’ or ‘chemicals in soil’.
List principle.
1

(e) 4.0 – 6.9

Do not penalise precision.
[7]

(a) (i) – log[H+] or log 1/[H+]

24
penalise missing square brackets here only
1

(ii) 0.81
2dp required, no other answer allowed
1

(iii) M1 mol H+ = 1.54 × 10–3

if wrong no further mark
if 1.5 × 10–3 allow M1 but not M2 for 2.82
1

M2 pH = 2.81
allow more than 2dp but not fewer
1

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(b) M1 [H+] = 3.31 × 10–3
1

M2 Ka = or or using numbers

do not penalise ( ) or one or more missing [ ]

1

M3 [HX] =

allow conseq on their [H+]2/(4.83 × 10–5) (AE)

if upside down, no further marks after M2
1

M4 [HX] = 0.227
allow 0.225 – 0.23
1

(c) M1 extra/added OH– removed by reaction with H+ or the acid

1

M2 correct discussion of equn shift i.e. HX H+ + X– moves to right

1

OR

ratio remains almost constant

(d) (i) M1 mol HY = (50 × 10–3) × 0.428 = 0.0214

OR [Y] = .0236 ×

mark for answer

1

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M2 [H+] = 1.35 × 10–5 ×

OR 1.35 × 10–5 = [H+] ×

OR [H+] = 1.35 × 10–5 ×

OR 1.35 × 10–5 = [H+] ×

must be numbers not just rearrangement of Ka expression

If either HY value or Y– value wrong, (apart from AE -1) lose M2 and
M3
1

M3 [H+] = 1.22 ×10–5

mark for answer
1

M4 pH = 4.91
allow more than 2dp but not fewer
allow M4 for correct pH calculation using their [H+] (this
applies in (d)(i) only)
1

If Henderson Hasselbalch equation used:

M1 mol HY = (50 × 10–3) × 0.428 = 0.0214

OR [Y] = .0236 ×

mark for answer

1

M2 pKa = 4.87
1

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 M3 log = –0.043

log = –0.043

If either HY value or Y– value wrong, (apart from AE-1) lose M3 and

M4
1

M4 pH = 4.87 – (– 0.043) = 4.91

allow more than 2dp but not fewer
1

(ii) Can score full marks for correct consequential use of their
HY and Y– values from d(i)

M1 Mol HY after adding NaOH = 0.0214 – 5.0 × 10–4 = 0.0209

AE in subtraction loses just M1
If wrong initial mol HY (i.e. not conseq to part d(i)) or no subtraction
or subtraction of wrong amount, lose M1 and M3
1

M2 Mol Y– after adding NaOH = 0.0236 + 5.0 × 10–4 = 0.0241

AE in addition loses just M2
If wrong mol Y– (i.e. not conseq to part d(i)) or no addition or
addition of wrong amount lose M2 and next mark gained
1

M3 [H+] = 1.35 × 10–5 × (= 1.17 × 10–5)

if convert to concentrations

[H+] = 1.35 × 10–5 × (= 1.17 × 10–5)

1
–
if HY/Y upside down, no further marks

M4 pH = 4.93
allow more than 2dp but not fewer
NOT allow M4 for correct pH calculation using their [H+] (this
allowance applies in (d)(i) only)
1

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 If Henderson Hasselbalch equation used:
Can score full marks for correct consequential use of their HY and
Y– values from d(i)

M1 Mol HY after adding NaOH = 0.0214 – 5.0 ×10–4 = 0.0209

AE in subtraction loses just M1
If wrong initial mol HY (i.e. not conseq to part d(i)) or no subtraction
or subtraction of wrong amount lose M1 and M3
1

M2 Mol Y– after adding NaOH = 0.0236 + 5.0 × 10–4 = 0.0241

AE in addition loses just M2
If wrong mol Y– (i.e. not conseq to part d(i)) or no addition or
addition of wrong amount lose M2 and next mark gained
1

M3 log = –0.062

if HY/Y–– upside down, no further marks

1

M4 pH = 4.87 – (– 0.062) = 4.93

allow more than 2dp but not fewer
1
[18]

(a) (i) –log[H+]

25
Penalise missing [ ] here and not elsewhere
1

(ii) [H+][OH–]
1

(b) (i) [H+] = 2.34 × 10–7

1

pH = 6.63
Penalise fewer than 3 sig figs but allow more than 2 dp
1

(ii) [H+] = [OH–]

1

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 (iii) M1 [H+] = Kw/[OH–]
if upside down or CE, allow M3 only for correct use of their [H+]
1

M2 (= 5.48 × 10–14/0.140) = 3.91 × 10–13

1

M3 pH = 12.4(1)
not 12.40 (AE from 12.407)
1
Penalise fewer than 3 sig figs but allow more than 3 sfs
For values above 10, allow 3sfs - do not insist on 2 dp.
For values below 1, allow 2dp – do not insist on 3 sig figs
Not allow pH = 14 – pOH but can award M3 only for pH = 13.1(46)
Can award all three marks if pKw = 13.26 is used

(c) M1 mol NaOH = mol OH– = (30 × 10–3) × 0.20 = 6.0 × 10–3
mark for answer
1

M2 mol H2SO4 = (25 × 10–3) × 0.15 = 3.75 × 10–3

mark for answer
1

M3 mol H+ = (25 × 10–3) × 0.15 × 2 = 7.5 ×10–3

OR XS mol H2SO4 = 0.75 × 10–3
if factor of 2 missed or used wrongly, CE - lose M3 and next mark
gained. In this case they must then use Kw to score any more.
see examples below
1

M4 XS mol H+ = 1.5 × 10–3

1

M5 [H+] = (1.5 × 10–3) × (1000/55) = 0.0273

if no use or wrong use of volume, lose M5 and M6 except if 1000
missed
AE –1 (pH = 4.56)
1

M6 pH = 1.56
Penalise fewer than 3 sig figs but allow more than 3 sfs
For values above 10, allow 3sfs - do not insist on 2 dp.
For values below 1, allow 2dp – do not insist on 3 sig figs
1
[14]

(a) pH on the y-axis, volume of alkali on the x-axis

26
If axes unlabelled use data to decide that pH is on y-axis.
1

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 Uses sensible scales
Lose this mark if plotted paths do not cover half of the paper.
Lose this mark if the graph plot goes off the squared paper.
1

Labels the axes

Allow mark for axes labelled ‘pH’ and ‘volume’.
1

Plots all of the points correctly

1

Line through the points is smooth and has the correct profile
Ignore 0–5 cm3 section of the graph.
Lose this mark if graph is kinked or not a single line.
1

Line ignores the point at 12 cm3

Lose this mark if point clearly not treated as an anomaly.
1

(b) (i) 24.4 cm3 ± 0.2

If no answer in (i) allow answer written on the graph.
Allow this answer only.
Do not penalise precision.
1

(ii) 12.2 cm3 ± 0.1

If no answer in (ii), allow answer written on the graph.
Allow answer to (i) divided by 2.
Do not penalise precision.
1

(iii) 3.9 ± 0.2

If no answer in (iii), allow answer written on the graph.
Consequential marking from (ii)
Lose this mark if answer not given to 1 dp.
1

(c) pKa = – log Ka or Ka = 10x, where x = – (answer to b(iii))

1

1.26 × 10–4
3.7 to 4.1 gives Ka = 7.9 × 10–5 to 2.0 × 10–4
Consequential marking from b(i).
Correct answer without working scores 1 mark only.
Do not penalise precision.
1

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 (d) Methanoic acid
Consequential marking from (c).
pKa = 3.7 gives methanoic acid.
pKa = 4.1 gives ethanoic acid.
No lucky guesses – candidates must apply answer from (c).
Do not allow answers based on data given in (f).
1

(e) Error in using pipette is 0.2% and

Error in using burette is 0.15 × 100 / (answer to b(i))
Using 24.4 for burette gives 0.6%
Do not penalise precision.
Allow if errors are given without working.
Lose mark if the burette error is not calculated on b(i).
If the error being calculated is not stated, allow if the calculations
are in the same order as in the question (pipette, burette).
1

(f) Difference is 1.6 × 10–4 – 1.26 × 10–4 = 0.34 × 10–4

Allow consequential answer from (c).
Do not penalise precision.

0.34 × 100 / 1.6 is a 21% error

Correct final answer without working scores 1 mark.
Using 1.9 × 10–4 gives 0.3 × 10–4 and 18.8%.
1

(g) Calibrate meter or thermostat the mixture or maintain constant temperature

Do not allow ‘repeat experiment’.
1

(h) Mixture is a buffer

1
[16]

(Calibrate) meter with solution(s) of known pH/buffer(s)

27
Do not accept ‘repeat reading’
1

Adjust meter/plot calibration curve

1
[2]

(a) (i) –log[H+]

28
or log1/[H+]
penalise ( )
1

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 (ii) [H+] = 0.56
mark for the answer; allow 2dp or more
1

[H2SO4] = ½ × 0.56 = 0.28

1

(b) (i) CH3COOH + NaOH → CH3COONa + H2O

OR

CH3COOH + OH– → CH3COO– + H2O

Allow CH3CO2H etc
1

(ii) mol acid = (25.0 × 10–3) × 0.41 = 1.025 × 10–2 or 1.03 × 10–2
1

[NaOH] = 1.025 × 10–2/22.6 × 10–3 = 0.45(4)

mark for answer
if not 0.454 look back for error
1

OR

[NaOH] = 1.03 × 10–2/22.6 × 10–3 = 0.456 or 0.46

(iii) cresol purple

1

(iv) NaOH reacts with carbon dioxide (in the air)

1

(c) (i) Ka =

allow molecular formulae or minor slip in formulae

penalise ( )
allow H3O+
not allow HA etc
1

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(ii) Ka = or with numbers

1
allow HA etc here
This can be scored in part (c)(i) but doesn’t score there.

[H+] = (√(1.74 × 10–5 × 0.410) = √(7.13 × 10–6)) = 2.67 × 10–3

1
–3 –3
mark for 2.67 × 10 or 2.7 × 10 either gives 2.57

pH = 2.57 can give three ticks here for (c)(ii)

penalise decimal places < 2 >
1
pH mark conseq on their [H+]
so 5.15 gets 2 marks where square root not taken

(iii) M1 mol OH– = (10.0 × 10–3) × 0.10 = 1.0 × 10–3

If no subtraction or other wrong chemistry the max score is 3 for
M1, M2 and M4
1

M2 orig mol HA = (25.0 × 10–3) × 0.41 = 0.01025

1

or 1.025 × 10–2 or 1.03 × 10–2

M3 mol HA in buffer = orig mol HA – mol OH–

1

= 0.00925 or 0.0093
If A– is wrong, max 3 for M1, M2 and M3 or use of
pH = pKa – log [HA]/[A–]

M4 mol A– in buffer = mol OH– = 1.0 × 10–3

Mark is for insertion of correct numbers in correct expression for
[H+]
1

M5 [H+] =

(= 1.61 × 10–4 or 1.62 × 10–4)

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 M6 pH = 3.79 can give six ticks for 3.79
if [HA]/[A–] upside down lose M5 & M6
If wrong method e.g. [H+]2/[HA] max 3 for M1, M2 and M3
Some may calculate concentrations
[HA] = 0.264 and [A–] = 0.0286 and rounding this to 0.029 gives pH
= 3.80 (which is OK)

NB Unlike (c)(ii), this pH mark is NOT awarded conseq to their

[H+] unless following AE
BEWARE: using 0.01025 wrongly instead of 0.00925 gives pH =
3.75
(this gets 3 for M1, M2 & M4)
1
[18]

(a) (i) B 1
29
C
1

A
1

(ii) cresolphthalein or thymolphthalein

1

(b) pH = -log[H+]
1

Ka = or [H+] = [A–]

[H+] = √ 1.74 × 10–5 × 0.15 (or 1.62 × 10–3)

1

pH = 2.79 (penalise 1 dp or more than 2dp once in the qu)

1
[8]

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 (a) (i) addition of small amounts of acid send eqm to left or extra H+
30
removed by reaction with HCO3–
1

ratio [H2CO3]/[HCO3–] remains constant hence [H+] and

pH remain const
1

(ii) pH = 7.41 [H+] = 3.89 × 10–8 mol dm–3

1

Ka =

= = 7.78 × 10–8 mol dm–3

allow error carried forward mark. Do not penalise twice.

1

(b) (i) moles H+ added = 10 × 10–3 × 1.0 = 0.01

1

(ii) moles ethanoic acid after addition = 0.15 + 0.01 = 0.16

1

moles ethanoate ions after addition = 0.10 – 0.01 = 0.09

1

(iii) [H+] =

= 1.74 × 10–5 ×

pH = 4.51
1
[11]

C
31 [1]

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 (a) –log [H+]
32
ecf if [ ] wrong and already penalised
1

4.57 × 10–3
allow 4.6 × 10–3
ignore units
1

(b) (i) Ka = allow HA etc

not but mark on

If expression wrong allow conseq units in (ii)

but no other marks in (ii)
1

(ii) =

If use 4.6 × 10–3

1
Ka = 1.4(1) × 10–4 and pKa = 3.85

= 1.39 × 10–4
allow 1.39 – 1.41 × 10–4 mol dm–3
1

(iii) pKa = 3.86

Penalise dp of final answer < or > 2 in pH once in paper
1

(c) (i) × 0.480 = 0.0144 or 1.4(4) ×10–2

Mark is for answer (M1)

1

(ii) × 0.350 = 0.0063 or 6.3 × 10–3

Mark is for answer (M2)

1

(iii) 0.0144 – 2(0.0063) = 1.80 × 10–3

M3 is for (i) – 2(ii)
If x 2 missed, CE i.e. lose M3 and the next mark gained
1

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 (iv) 1.80 × 10–3 × = 0.0375 (0.038)

M4 is for answer

If vol is not 48 × 10–3 (unless AE) lose M4 and next mark gained
If multiply by 48 - this is AE - i.e. lose only M4
If multiply by 48 × 10–3 this is AE - i.e. lose only M4
1

(v) 10–14 / 0.0375 (10–14 / 0.038)

M5 for Kw/[OH–]
1

(= 2.66 × 10–13) (= 2.63 × 10–13)

or pOH

or pOH = 1.426 (or pOH = 1.420)

If no attempt to use Kw or pOH lose both M5 and M6
1

pH = 12.57 (12.58) M6
Allow M6 conseq on AE in M5 if method OK
1
[13]

(a) k = rate/[CH3CH2COOCH3][H+]
33
1

or

= 1.38 × 10–3 to 1.4 × 10–3

1

mol–1 dm3 s–1

1

(b) ans = rate constant × (½ × 0.150) × (½ × 0.555)

ignore units

= rate constant × 0.0208

2.88 × 10–5 (1.38 × 10–3 gives 2.87 × 10–5)

Allow 2.87 – 2.91 × 10–5 (1.4 × 10–3 gives 2.91 × 10–5)
1

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 (c) [H+] = rate/ k[CH3COOCH2CH3]
1

= 0.415 (0.4146)
1

pH = 0.38 mark independently

[H+] = 0.41 gives pH = 0.39
1
[7]

C
34 [1]

(a) (i) [H+][OH–]

35
1

– log [H+]
1

(ii) [H+] = [OH–]

1

(iii) (2.0 × 10–3) × 0.5 = 1.0 × 10–3

1

(iv) [H+] = (= 4.02 × 10–11)

pH = 10.40
1

(b) (i) Ka = [H+][CH3CH2COO-]

[CH3CH2COOH]
1

= [H+]
[CH3CH2COOH]
1

[H+] = √(1.35 × 10–5) × 0.125 (= 1.30 × 10–3)

1

pH = 2.89
1

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 (c) (i) (50.0 × 10–3) × 0.125 = 6.25 × 10–3
1

(ii) (6.25 × 10–3) – (1.0 × 10–3) = 5.25 × 10–3

1

(iii) mol salt formed = 1.0 × 10–3

1

[H+] = Ka × [CH3CH2COOH]
[CH3CH2COO–)
1

= (1.35 × 10–5) × (= 7.088 × 10–5)

pH = 4.15
1
[16]

(a) (i) B;
36 1

C;
1

A;
1

(ii) cresolphthalein

OR

thymolphthalein;
1

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(b) (i) –log[H+];
1

(ii) [H+] = 1.259 × 10–12 (or 1.26 or 1.3)

OR

OH = 14 – pH;
1

OR

= 2.10;
1

= 7.9(4) × 10–3;
(if [H+] is wrong allow 1 for [OH] = KW/[H+] or as numbers)
1

(c) (i) Ka = [H+]2/[CH3CH2COOH]

OR

[H+]2/[HA]

OR

[H+] = [A–] etc;

1

[H+] = √l.35×l0–5 × 0.117 or expression without numbers;

1

= 1.257 × l0–3

pH = 2.90;
1

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 (iii) Ka = [H+]

OR

pKa = pH;
1

pH = 4.87;
(penalise 1dp once)
1
[13]

(a) Concentration of acid: m1v1 = m2v2 hence 25 × m1 = 18.2 × 0.150

37
OR

moles NaOH = 2.73 ×10–3;

1

m1 = 18.2 × 0.150/25= 0.109;

1

(b) (i) Ka=[H+][A–]/[HA] not Ka = [H+]2 / [HA];

1

(ii) pKa = –logKa;

1

(iii) [A–] = [HA];

1

hence Ka = [H+] [A–] / [HA] = [H+]

and –logKa = –log[H+];

1

(c) ratio [A–] : [HA] remains constant;

1

hence as [H+] = Ka [HA] / [A–]; [H+] remains constant;

1

(d) (i) pH of 0.250 mol dm-3 HCl = 0.60

3
and pH of 0.150 mol dm- HCl = 0.82;
1

pH change = 0.22;
1

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 (ii) moles HCl = 30 × 0.250 × 10–3 = v × 0.150 × 10–3 = 7.50 × 10–3

OR

v = 30 × 0.250 × 10–3/ 0.150 × 10–3 =50;

1

water added = 50 – 30 = 20 cm3;

1
[12]

C
38 [1]

(a) pH = –log[H+]
39
1

[H+]= √1.74 × 10–5 × 0.15 (or 1.62 × 10–3)

1

pH = 2.79 (penalise 1 dp or more than 2dp once in the qu)

1

(b) (i) Solution which resists change in pH /maintains pH

1

despite the addition of (small amounts of) acid/base (or dilution)

1

(ii) CH3COO + H+→ CH3COOH

must show an equation full or ionic in which ethanoate ions are

converted to ethanoic acid
1

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(c) (i) if rearrangement incorrect, no further marks

(= 2.61 × 10–5)

pH = 4.58
1

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 (ii) Ml moles H+ added = 10 × 10-3 × 1.0 = 0.01
1

M2 moles ethanoic acid after addition = 0.15 + 0.01 = 0.16

1

M3 moles ethanoate ions after addition = 0.10 -0.01 = 0.09

1

M4

(= 3.09 ×10–5)

M5 pH = 4.51

The essential part of this calculation is addition/subtraction of

0.01 moles to gain marks M2 and M3. If both of these are missing,
only mark M1 is available. Thereafter treat each mark independently,
except if the expression in M4 is wrong, in which case both M4
and M5 are lost.
1
[15]
alternative scheme for part (c)(i)

pKa = 4.76
1

1
alternative for penultimate mark of part (c)(ii)

C
40 [1]

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41 (a) Ka =

(All three sets of square brackets needed, penalise missing

brackets or missing charge once in the question)
(Don’t penalise extra [H +]2/[HA])
1

(b) Ka = or [H+] = [A–]

[H+] =

= 6.02 × 10–3pH = 2.22

(must be to 2dp)
(allow 4th mark consequential on their [H+])
1

(c) (i) pH (almost) unchanged

(Must be correct to score explanation)
1

H+ removed by A– forming HA
or acid reacts with salt
or more HA formed
1

(ii) [H+] = 10–3.59 = 2.57 × 10–4 or 2.6 × 10–4

1

[A–] =

3
= 0.141 (mol dm )
(Allow 0.139 to 0.141 and allow 0.14)
(If not used 3.59, to find [H+] can only score M2 for working)
(If 3.59 used but [H+] is wrong, can score M2 for correct method and
conseq M4)
If wrong method and wrong expression, can only score M1)
1

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 (ii) Alternative scheme for first three marks of part (c)(ii)

pH = pKa log

pKa = 3.84
1

3.59 = 3.84 – log

1
[11]

D
42 [1]

B
43 [1]

(a) Hydrogen bonding (1)

44 between H2O and NH3 (1)
2

(b) (i) NH3 + H2O NH4+ + OH– (1)

(ii) Ammonia is weak base (1)

NOT partially ionised

Equilibrium to left or incomplete reaction (1)

3

(c) A proton donor (1)

1

(d) Buffer solution: A solution which resists change in pH (1)

when small amounts of acid or base added or on dilution (1)

Reagent: NH4Cl (1)

Allow a correct strong acid
3

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 (e) (i) Ka = [H+] [A–] / [HA] (1)
= [H+] [0.125 × 4] (1) / 1.00
[H+] = 1.70 × 10–5 / 0.125 × 4 = 3.40 × 10–5 (1)

pH = –log10 [H+] = 4.47 (1)

Allow pH conseq to [H+] if 2 place decimals given

(ii) H+ + CH3COO– → CH3COOH (1)

5
[14]

A
45 [1]

A
46 [1]

Penalise pH given to 1 dp first time it would have scored only

47
(a) (i) Kw = [H+] [OH–] (1)

(ii) pH = – log [H+] (1)

or in words or below unless contradiction

(iii) Calculation: [H+] = (1)

= 2.34 × 10–7

pH = 6.63 or 6.64 (1)

Explanation: pure water [H+] = [OH–] (1)

5

(b) (i) [OH–] = 0.150 [H+] = 10–14/0.15 = 6.66 × 10–14

or pOH = 0.82

pH = 13.18 (1)

or pH= 13.17

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 (ii) moles OH– = (35 × 10–3) × 0.150 = 5.25 × 10–3 (1)a

moles H+ = (40 × 10–3) × 0.120 = 4.8(0) × 10–3 (1)b

excess moles of OH– = 4.5 × 10–4 (1)c

[OH–] = (4.5(0) × 10–4) × 1000/75d (1)e

= 6.0(0) x 10-3

[H+] = = 1.66 × 10–12 or pOH = 2.22

pH = 11.78 (1)f
or 11.77
8

(c) (i) Ka = (1)

(ii) [H+] = 1.80 × 10–2 × 0.150 = 2.70 × 10–3 (1)

Ka = = 4.86 × 10–5 (1) mol dm–3 (1)

or = 4.95 × 10–5

Notes

(a) If Kw includes H2O allow 6.63 if seen otherwise no marks likely

(b) (ii) If no vol, max 4 for a, b, c, f answer = 10.65

If wrong volume max 5 for a, b, c, e, f
If no substraction max 3 for a, b, d
If missing 1000 max 5 for a, b, c, d, f answer = 8.78
If uses excess as acid, max 4 for a, b, d, f answer = 2.22
If uses excess as acid and no volume, max 2 for a,
b answer = 3.35

(c) If wrong Ka in (i) max 2 in part (ii) for [H+] (1) and conseq units (1)
but mark on fully from minor errors
eg no [ ] or charges missing

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 Organic points

(1) Curly arrows: must show movement of a pair of electrons,

i.e. from bond to atom or from lp to atom / space
e.g.

(2) Structures

penalise sticks (i.e. ) once per paper

Penalise once per paper

allow CH3– or –CH3 or or CH3

or H3C–
[18]

C
48 [1]

49 (a) moles HA = × 0.150 = 3.75 × 10–3 (1)

vol NaOH = = 1.875 × 10–2 dm3 (1)

or 18.75 cm3
2

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 (b) (i) pH = –log10 [H+] (1)

(ii) Value above 7 but below 11 (1)

(iii) phenol red / thymol blue / phenolphthalein / thymolphthalein

i.e. indicator with 7 < pKin <11
3

(c) (i) Only slightly dissociated/ionised (1)

NOT “not fully dissociated / ionised”

(ii) Ka = (1)

NOT

(iii) For weak acid alone:

Ka = (1)

[H+] =

= 2.03 × 10–3 (1)

pH = 2.69 (1)
pH should be given to 2 decimal places
penalise answer to 1 d.p. once in question
5

(d) moles OH– added = 1.875 × 10–3 = moles A– = moles HA left (1)

or [A–] = [HA]

Ka = [H+] or pH = pKa (1)

pH = 4.56 (1)
3
[13]

C
50 [1]

(a) Order with respect to iodine: 0 (1)

51 Overall order: 2 (1)
2

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 (b) Rate constant: k = = 4.4(4) × 10–4 (1)

Units: mol–1 dm3 s–1 (1)

3

(c) Appears in rate equation (1)

OR implied by mention of concentration or order

does not appear in (stoichiometric / overall) equation (1)

2

(d) pH = –log10 [H+] (1)

= 1.25
[H+] = 0.056(2) (1)

rate = (4.44 × 10–4) × (1.50) × (0.0562)

= 3.75 × 10–5 (1) (mol dm3 s–1)

(3.7 — 3.8)
Can score all 3 conseq on k from part (b)
3
[10]

52 (a) before any KOH added: Ka = or (1)

Ka = (1)

[H+] = = 1.67 × 10–3 (1)

pH = 2.78 (1)
4

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(b) at 8 cm3 KOH:
Moles KOH added = (8 × 10–3) × 0.210 = 1.68 × 10–3 (1)
moles of CH3COO– formed = 1.68 × 10–3 (1)

Original moles of CH3COOH = (25 × 10–3) × 0.160 = 4.0 × 10–3 (1)

moles of CH3COOH left = (4.0 × 10–3) – (1.68 × 10–3)

= 2.32 × 10–3 (1)

[H+] = Ka × (1)

= 1.74 × 10–5 × = 2.40 × 10–5 (1)

pH = 4.62 (1)
It forget subtraction : max 5
If Ka expression not used max 5
if moles of CH3COOH wrong but substitution used max 5
7

(c) at 40 cm3 of KOH:

Total moles of KOH = (40 × 10–3) × 0.21 = 8.4 × 10–3 (1)
excess moles of KOH = (8.4 × 10–3) - (4.0 × 10–3)
= 4.4 × 10–3 (1)
in total volume = 40 + 25 = 65 cm3 (1)

[OH–] = 4.4 × 10–3 × = 0.0677 (1)

[H+] =

OR pOH =1.17

= 1.477 × 10–13 (1)

pH = 12.83 (1)
If volume missed : max 4
If moles of acid wrong but method includes subtraction : max 5
If no subtraction : max 4
6
[Max 16]

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53
(a) (i) Ka = (1)

(ii) (1) Ka = (1)

(2) [H+] = = 1.96 × 10–3 (1)

(3) pH = -log10[H+] (1)

can score independently

(4) pH = 2.71 (1)

2 d.p. essential
If forget √ can score (1) and (3) for pH = 5.42
5

(b) (i) moles acid = (1) = 5.50 ×10–3

x = 25 × or 5.50 × 10–3 ×

= 36.7 (or 37) cm3 (or 36.6) (1)

NOT 36 NOR 37.0 units must match

(ii) Indicator: thymol blue (1)

Explanation: weak acid – strong base (1)
equivalent at pH > 7 (1)
or high pH
5

(c) (1) mol NaOH added = = 0.050 (1)

If wrong Mr: CE lose marks (1) and (2) then mark on

consequentially → max 4

(2) mol CH3COOH left = 0.220 – 0.050 = 0.170 (1)

(3) mol CH3COO– formed = 0.050 (1)

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 (4) [H+] = Ka OR pH = pKa + etc (1)

If expression wrong no marks for 4 / 5 / 6

can score (1) to (4) in (5)

(5) [H+] = 1.74 × 10–5 × OR pH = 4.76 + log (1)

(6) pH = 4.23 (1)

Correct answer gets (1)(1)(1)(1)(1)(1)
Mark (5) is for use of correct values of (acid moles) and
(salt moles)
if one wrong allow pH conseq
if both wrong, no further marks
e.g. if candidate forgets substitution in (2)
he loses (2) and (5) but can score (1) (3) (4) (6) = max 4

for pH = 4.12 if upside down; answer 5.29 scores 3 for (1) (2)
(3)

6
[16]

C
54 [1]

D
55 [1]

D
56 [1]

B
57 [1]

B
58 [1]

D
59 [1]

B
60 [1]

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