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Question 9

QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.) Chlorine is produced industrially by the electrolysis of a concentrated sodium chloridesolution, NaCℓ(aq). The balanced equation for the net (overall) cell reaction is as follows: 9.1 Define the term electrolysis. (2) 9.2 For the above reaction, write down the: 9.2.1 Half-reaction that takes place at the cathode (2) … Read more

Question 6

QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.) Initially 60,8 g pure carbon dioxide, CO2(g), is reacted with carbon, C(s), in a sealedcontainer of volume 3 dm3. The reaction reaches equilibrium at temperature Taccording to the following balanced equation: 6.1 Define the term chemical equilibrium. (2) 6.2 At equilibrium it is found that the concentration of … Read more

Question 5

QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.) The calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in antacid tablets reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid(HCℓ) according to the following balanced equation: 5.1 Is the above reaction EXOTHERMIC or ENDOTHERMIC? Give a reason for the answer. (2) An antacid tablet of mass 2 g is placed in HCℓ(aq). After 30 s the … Read more