Chemistry Exam for Students
Chemistry Exam for Students
Quantitative Analysis
Read through the whole method before starting any practical work. Where appropriate, prepare a table
for your results in the space provided.
Show the precision of the apparatus you used in the data you record.
Show your working and appropriate significant figures in the final answer to each step of your
calculations.
1 A redox reaction takes place between hydroxylamine, NH2OH, and the iron(III) ion, Fe3+, in
acidic conditions. The iron(III) ion is reduced to an iron(II) ion, Fe2+. The reaction is slow at room
temperature but is complete in a few minutes at 100 °C. The reaction is shown by one of the
following equations.
You will carry out a titration to determine which of equations 1, 2 or 3 best represents the reaction.
The iron(II) ions formed in the reaction with the hydroxylamine are oxidised by manganate(VII)
ions.
Assume that one mole of hydroxylamine hydrochloride gives one mole of hydroxylamine in
solution.
(a) Method
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Final burette reading /cm
Initial burette reading/cm 3
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Volume of FA1 used /cm
• Carry out as many accurate titrations as you think necessary to obtain consistent results.
• Make sure any recorded results show the precision of your practical work.
• Record, in a suitable form, all your burette readings and the volume of FA 1 added in
each accurate titration.
Exp # 1 Exp # 2
Best titer
(b) From your accurate titration results, calculate a suitable mean value to use in your calculations.
Show clearly how you obtain the mean value.
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25.0 cm3 of FA 2 required .............................. cm3 of FA 1.
(c) Calculations
(i) Calculate the amount, in mol, of potassium manganate(VII) present in the volume of
FA 1 in (b).
(ii) Use your answer to (c)(i) to calculate the amount, in mol, of iron(II) ions in 25.0 cm3 of
solution FA 2.
(iii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of hydroxylamine hydrochloride that has reacted in the
FA 2 pipetted into the conical flask. Show your working.
(iv) Use your answer to (c)(iii) to deduce which of the three suggested equations corresponds
to your results. Show your working.
[Total: 13]
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Quantitative Analysis
Read through the whole method before starting any practical work. Where appropriate, prepare a table
for your results in the space provided.
Show the precision of the apparatus you used in the data you record.
Show your working and appropriate significant figures in the final answer to each step of your
calculations.
1 In this experiment you will determine the relative atomic mass, Ar , of metal M by thermal
decomposition of its basic carbonate, MCO3•M(OH)2.
(a) Method
• Weigh the empty crucible with its lid. Record the mass.
• Transfer all of the FB 1 from the container into the crucible.
• Weigh the crucible, lid and FB 1. Record the mass.
• Calculate and record the mass of FB 1 used.
• Place the crucible and contents on a pipe-clay triangle.
• Heat the crucible gently, with the lid on, for approximately 1 minute.
• Heat strongly, with the lid off, for a further 4 minutes.
• Replace the lid and leave the crucible to cool for at least 5 minutes.
During the cooling period, you may wish to begin work on Question 3.
• When the crucible is cool, weigh the crucible with its lid and contents. Record the mass.
• Place the crucible and contents on the pipe-clay triangle. Remove the lid.
• Heat the crucible strongly for a further 2 minutes.
• Replace the lid and leave the crucible to cool for at least 5 minutes.
• When the crucible is cool, reweigh the crucible with its lid and contents. Record the mass.
• Calculate and record the mass of residue obtained.
Results
(b) Calculations
(i) When FB 1 undergoes thermal decomposition, the products are the metal oxide, MO,
carbon dioxide and water vapour.
Give the equation for the thermal decomposition of FB 1. Include state symbols.
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(ii) The amount, in mol, of carbon dioxide produced is given by the following formula.
mass loss during heating
amount of CO2 =
(Mr of CO2 + Mr of water)
(iii) Calculate the relative formula mass, Mr , of the basic metal carbonate.
Show your working.
Ar of M = ....................................... [1]
(c) A student accidentally spilt a little of the residue before carrying out the final weighing.
Predict whether the calculated value of the relative atomic mass of M will be higher or lower
as a result of this mistake.
Explain your answer.
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(d) A student suggested that addition of sulfuric acid to the residue from (a) would show whether
the basic metal carbonate had decomposed fully.
State whether the student is correct.
Explain your answer.
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[Total: 11]
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2 In this experiment you will determine the relative atomic mass, Ar, of another metal, X, by a titration
method using the metal carbonate, X2CO3.
(a) Method
Preparing a solution of FB 3
• Weigh the stoppered container of FB 3. Record the mass in the space below.
• Tip all of the FB 3 into the 250 cm3 beaker.
• Reweigh the container with its stopper. Record the mass.
• Calculate and record the mass of FB 3 used.
• Add approximately 100 cm3 of distilled water to FB 3 in the beaker.
• Stir the mixture with a glass rod until all the FB 3 has dissolved.
• Transfer this solution into the 250 cm3 volumetric flask.
• Wash the beaker with distilled water and transfer the washings to the volumetric flask.
• Rinse the glass rod with distilled water and transfer the washings to the volumetric flask.
• Make up the solution in the volumetric flask to the mark using distilled water.
• Shake the flask thoroughly.
• This solution of X2CO3 is FB 5. Label the flask FB 5.
Titration
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Final burette reading /cm
• Carry out as many accurate titrations as you think necessary to obtain consistent results.
• Make sure any recorded results show the precision of your practical work.
• Record, in a suitable form below, all of your burette readings and the volume of FB 2
added in each accurate titration.
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(b) From your accurate titration results, calculate a suitable mean value to use in your calculations.
Show clearly how you obtain the mean value.
23.75
25.0 cm3 of FB 5 required ........................... cm3 of FB 2. [1]
(c) Calculations
(i) Give your answers to (c)(ii), (c)(iv), (c)(v) and (c)(vi) to an appropriate number of
significant figures. [1]
(ii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of hydrochloric acid present in the volume of FB 2 in (b).
(iii) Give the ionic equation for the reaction of hydrochloric acid with the metal carbonate
during the titration. Include state symbols.
Ar of X = ....................................... [1]
(vii) Identify X.
X is ..................................... . [1]
[Total: 16]
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1 You are to determine the enthalpy change of neutralisation of hydrochloric acid by aqueous For
sodium hydroxide and also the concentration of the aqueous sodium hydroxide. These can be Examiner’s
found by measuring the temperature change when solutions of the acid and alkali are mixed. Use
(a) Method
Results
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experiment number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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volume of FA 2 / cm3 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
volume of water / cm3 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 III
(b) On the grid below plot the temperature change (y-axis) against the volume of FA 1 For
(x-axis). Using these points, draw two straight lines that intersect. Examiner’s
Use
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(c) Reading from the intersection of the two lines on your graph, For
Examiner’s
the volume of FA 1 is .............. cm3, Use
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(e) Calculate the amount of heat energy produced in the reaction. Use the temperature
change from (c) in calculating your answer.
[Assume that 4.3 J are required to raise the temperature of 1 cm3 of any solution by 1 °C]
(f) Calculate how many moles of hydrochloric acid are present in 25 cm3 of FA 2.
(g) Use your answers to (e) and (f) to calculate the enthalpy change of neutralisation of
hydrochloric acid by aqueous sodium hydroxide.
(h) Explain why the total volume of solution used was kept constant in each of the For
experiments. Examiner’s
Use
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(i) Calculate the concentration, in mol dm–3, of the aqueous sodium hydroxide, FA 1.
(j) A student thought that the experiment was not accurate because the temperature
changes measured were small.
Suggest a modification to the experimental method used in order to give larger changes
in temperature.
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(k) Experiments 1 to 7 were repeated using 1.00 mol dm–3 sulfuric acid, H2SO4, instead of
the 2.00 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid, HCl.
On the axes below indicate an appropriate temperature scale and sketch the graph for
the temperature changes you would expect.
temperature change / °C
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volume FA 1 / cm3
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[Total: 25]
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Quantitative analysis
Read through the whole method before starting any practical work. Where appropriate, prepare a table
for your results in the space provided.
Show the precision of the apparatus you used in the data you record.
Show your working and appropriate significant figures in the final answer to each step of your
calculations.
1 You will investigate the enthalpy change of neutralisation, ∆Hneut, between aqueous sodium
hydroxide of known concentration and a dilute organic acid. You will use your results to suggest
the identity of the organic acid. The acid is a halogenocarboxylic acid containing one halogen
atom, X, per molecule.
(a) Method
Results
Table 1.1
total volume of
0.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 40.00
FB 2 added / cm3
temperature
24.0 27.5 29.5 29.0 30.5 31.5 30.0 28.0 27.0
/ ºC
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(b) (i) Plot a graph of temperature (y-axis) against volume of FB 2 added (x-axis) on the grid.
Select a scale on the y-axis to include a temperature of 2 ºC above your maximum
thermometer reading. Label any points you consider to be anomalous.
Draw two lines of best fit, the first for the increase in temperature and the second for
after the maximum temperature has been reached. Extrapolate the two lines so they
intersect. This intersection corresponds to the volume of FB 2 required to form a neutral
solution.
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(ii) Use your graph to determine the volume of FB 2 required to neutralise 25.0 cm3 of FB 1.
(c) Calculations
(i) Calculate the energy change, in J, when the volume of FB 2 recorded in (b)(ii) neutralises
25.0 cm3 of FB 1.
(ii) Calculate the amount, in mol, of sodium hydroxide, FB 1, pipetted into the cup.
(iii) Calculate the enthalpy change of neutralisation, ∆Hneut, in kJ mol−1, for 1.00 mol of
sodium hydroxide reacting with FB 2.
(iv) Use your answers to (b)(ii) and (c)(ii) and the information given on page 2 to calculate
the relative formula mass, Mr, of the organic acid CH3CHXCOOH.
Show your working.
(v) The acid is known to be one of the following: CH3CHFCOOH, CH3CHCl COOH,
CH3CHBrCOOH or CH3CHICOOH.
Use your answer to (c)(iv) to identify the acid used to make solution FB 2.
(vi) Calculate the percentage error in the relative formula mass, Mr, you calculated in (c)(iv).
[Total: 14]
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2 A gravimetric procedure can identify the metal in many metal carbonates. You will decompose
a metal carbonate, MCO3, by heating to produce the metal oxide and carbon dioxide. You may
assume this metal forms a stable metal oxide on heating. M is not a transition metal.
(a) Method
While the crucible is cooling, you may wish to begin work on Question 3.
● When the crucible is cool, weigh the crucible with its lid and contents. Record the mass.
● Calculate and record the mass of FB 3 added to the crucible, the mass of residue
obtained and the mass loss.
Results
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(b) Calculations
(ii) Use your answer to (b)(i) and your data from (a) to calculate the relative formula mass, Mr,
of MCO3.
M is ....................................................... . [1]
(c) A student carrying out the same experiment as in (a) spills a small quantity of solid just before
carrying out the final weighing.
State what effect this would have on the value of the Mr that is calculated for MCO3.
Explain your answer.
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(d) Normally, in this experiment, you would reheat and reweigh the crucible and contents until the
mass is constant to ensure all the metal carbonate has decomposed.
Suggest a chemical test to determine whether all the metal carbonate has decomposed.
test ............................................................................................................................................
observation ...............................................................................................................................
conclusion .................................................................................................................................
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[Total: 11]
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1 In this experiment you will determine the oxidation number of iodine in one of its compounds by
titration.
FA 1 reacts with excess acidified potassium iodide to produce iodine, I2. This iodine is then titrated
with aqueous sodium thiosulfate using starch indicator.
(a) Method
● Carry out as many accurate titrations as you think necessary to obtain consistent results.
● Make sure any recorded results show the precision of your practical work.
● Record in a suitable form below all of your burette readings and the volume of FA 4 added
in each accurate titration.
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IV
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VII
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(b) From your accurate titration results, obtain a suitable value for the volume of FA 4 to be used
in your calculations. Show clearly how you obtained this value.
(c) Calculations
Show your working and appropriate significant figures in the final answer to each step of your
calculations.
(i) Calculate the number of moles of sodium thiosulfate in the volume of FA 4 calculated
in (b).
(ii) The equation for the reaction of iodine with sodium thiosulfate is shown.
Calculate the number of moles of iodine that reacted with the sodium thiosulfate calculated
in (i).
(iii) Use the information on page 2 to calculate the number of moles of iodine-containing
compound in the 25 cm3 of FA 1 used in each titration.
(iv) Use your answers to (ii) and (iii) to calculate the number of moles of iodine produced
when 1 mole of the iodine-containing compound in FA 1 reacts with excess FA 3. Give
your answer as an integer.
(v) The anion in FA 1 is IOx– where x is the number of oxygen atoms present in the formula.
Use your answer to (iv) to balance the ionic equation for the reaction between FA 1 and
FA 3 under acidic conditions.
Hence deduce the value of x in the formula IOx–.
[Total: 14]
Quantitative Analysis
ead through the whole method before starting any practical work. Where appropriate, prepare a table
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for your results in the space provided.
Show your working and appropriate significant figures in the final answer to each step of your calculations.
1 Amidosulfonic acid is a monoprotic acid with the formula HSOxNH2. In this experiment you will
determine the value of x in the formula by titration with an alkali.
FB 1 is amidosulfonic acid, HSOxNH2. You are supplied with approximately 3.0 g.
FB 2 is 0.110 mol dm–3 sodium hydroxide, NaOH.
thymolphthalein indicator
(a) Method
Titration of FB 3
●● arry out as many accurate titrations as you think necessary to obtain consistent results.
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●● Make sure any recorded results show the precision of your practical work.
●● Record all of your burette readings and the volume of FB 2 added in each accurate titration.
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VIII
(b) From your accurate titration results, obtain a suitable value for the volume of FB 2 to be used
in your calculations.
Show clearly how you obtained this value.
18.50
25.0 cm3 of FB 3 required .............................. cm3 of FB 2. [1]
(c) Calculations
(i) Give your answers to (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) to the appropriate number of significant figures.
[1]
(ii)
Calculate the number of moles of sodium hydroxide, NaOH, in the volume of FB 2
calculated in (b).
(iii) One mole of sodium hydroxide neutralises one mole of amidosulfonic acid.
Complete the equation for the reaction of amidosulfonic acid with sodium hydroxide.
Include state symbols.
State the number of moles of amidosulfonic acid that reacted with the number of moles of
NaOH calculated in (ii).
(iv) Use your results on page 2 and your answer to (iii) to calculate the relative formula mass,
Mr, of amidosulfonic acid.
x = .............................. [1]
(d) The salts produced from amidosulfonic acid are called amidosulfonates.
You are to carry out an experiment using FB 1 to find out if barium amidosulfonate is soluble
in water.
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[Total: 16]
2 You will now determine the concentration of HZ in FA 1 by titration using aqueous sodium carbonate
of known concentration.
(a) Dilution of FA 1
●● se the 10.0 cm3 pipette to transfer 10.0 cm3 of FA 1 into the 250 cm3 volumetric flask.
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●● Add distilled water to the mark.
●● Shake the flask to mix the solution thoroughly and label it FA 4.
Titration
●● arry out as many accurate titrations as you think necessary to obtain consistent results.
C
●● Make certain that any recorded results show the precision of your practical work.
●● Record all of your burette readings and the volume of FA 4 added in each accurate titration.
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VII
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(b) From your accurate titration results, obtain a suitable value for the volume of FA 4 to be used
in your calculations. Show clearly how you obtained this value.
24.50
25.0 cm3 of FA 3 required .............................. cm3 of FA 4. [1]
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(c) (i) Give your answers to (ii), (iii) and (iv) to an appropriate number of significant figures. [1]
(ii) Calculate the number of moles of sodium carbonate in the FA 3 pipetted into the conical
flask.
(iii) Deduce the number of moles of HZ present in the volume of FA 4 recorded in (b).
(e) A teacher informed a class that 112.3 g of pure HZ had been dissolved in distilled water to
make 1 dm3 of FA 1. A student in the class suggested that HZ could be ethanoic acid.
Using your answer to (c)(iv) show, by calculation, whether the student was correct.
(If you were unable to complete the calculation in (c)(iv) you may assume the concentration
was 2.08 mol dm‒3. This is not the correct value.)
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[Total: 14]
The Periodic Table of Elements
Group
1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18
1 2
H He
hydrogen helium
Key 1.0 4.0
3 4 atomic number 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be atomic symbol B C N O F Ne
lithium beryllium name boron carbon nitrogen oxygen fluorine neon
6.9 9.0 relative atomic mass 10.8 12.0 14.0 16.0 19.0 20.2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
sodium magnesium aluminium silicon phosphorus sulfur chlorine argon
23.0 24.3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 27.0 28.1 31.0 32.1 35.5 39.9
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
potassium calcium scandium titanium vanadium chromium manganese iron cobalt nickel copper zinc gallium germanium arsenic selenium bromine krypton
39.1 40.1 45.0 47.9 50.9 52.0 54.9 55.8 58.9 58.7 63.5 65.4 69.7 72.6 74.9 79.0 79.9 83.8
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
rubidium strontium yttrium zirconium niobium molybdenum technetium ruthenium rhodium palladium silver cadmium indium tin antimony tellurium iodine xenon
85.5 87.6 88.9 91.2 92.9 95.9 – 101.1 102.9 106.4 107.9 112.4 114.8 118.7 121.8 127.6 126.9 131.3
55 56 57–71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
lanthanoids
Cs Ba Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
caesium barium hafnium tantalum tungsten rhenium osmium iridium platinum gold mercury thallium lead bismuth polonium astatine radon
132.9 137.3 178.5 180.9 183.8 186.2 190.2 192.2 195.1 197.0 200.6 204.4 207.2 209.0 – – –
87 88 89–103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 114 116
actinoids
Fr Ra Rf Db Sg Bh Hs Mt Ds Rg Cn Fl Lv
francium radium rutherfordium dubnium seaborgium bohrium hassium meitnerium darmstadtium roentgenium copernicium flerovium livermorium
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
lanthanoids La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
lanthanum cerium praseodymium neodymium promethium samarium europium gadolinium terbium dysprosium holmium erbium thulium ytterbium lutetium
138.9 140.1 140.9 144.4 – 150.4 152.0 157.3 158.9 162.5 164.9 167.3 168.9 173.1 175.0
89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
actinoids Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
actinium thorium protactinium uranium neptunium plutonium americium curium berkelium californium einsteinium fermium mendelevium nobelium lawrencium
– 232.0 231.0 238.0 – – – – – – – – – – –