1 A liquid X reacts with solid Y to form a gas.

Which two diagrams show suitable methods for investigating the rate (speed) of the reaction?

1 2
cotton wool cotton wool

X X
Y Y

balance

3 4
stopper stopper

X X
Y Y

balance

A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

2 An experiment, S, is carried out to measure the volume of hydrogen produced when excess dilute
sulfuric acid is added to zinc.

A second experiment, T, is carried out using the same mass of zinc but under different
conditions.

The results of the two experiments are shown.

total volume S
of hydrogen
T

0
0 time

Which changes in the conditions between experiments S and T give curve T?

addition of the zinc is in large

a catalyst pieces not powdered

A  
B  
C  
D  
3 The results of two separate reactions between excess calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid
are shown.

second reaction

first reaction
volume of
gas collected

0
0 time

Which statement explains the differences between the reactions?

A More calcium carbonate was used in the second reaction.

B The same volume of more concentrated acid was used in the second reaction.
C The second reaction was allowed to react for longer.
D The temperature was higher in the second reaction.

4 Magnesium is reacted with a dilute acid.

The hydrogen gas is collected and its volume measured.

The results are shown on the graph.

40

30
volume of
20
hydrogen / cm3

10

0
0 1 2 5 6
time / minutes

Between which times was the reaction fastest?

A 0 and 1 minute
B 1 and 2 minutes
C 2 and 3 minutes
D 7 and 8 minutes
 5 The effect of temperature on the rate of the reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid
can be investigated by measuring the production of carbon dioxide.

Which item of equipment is not required for the investigation?

A condenser
B gas syringe
C stopclock
D thermometer

6 P, Q, R and S are pieces of apparatus.

P Q R S

50 cm3 25 cm3
3 3
100 cm 50 cm

Which row describes the correct apparatus for the measurement made?

apparatus measurement made

A P the volume of acid added to alkali in a titration

B Q cm3 of acid to add to calcium carbonate in a rate-determining experiment
C R 7 cm3 of a gas given off in a rate-determining experiment
D S 2 cm3 of alkali for use in a titration
7 The diagram shows four experiments in which equal volumes of aqueous acid (all in an excess)
are added to equal masses of metal. Both acids have the same concentration.

In which experiment has the metal completely reacted in the shortest time?

A B C D

HCl HNO3 HCl HNO3

copper copper zinc zinc

granules powder granules powder

8 The diagram shows apparatus being used to demonstrate how the rate of a chemical reaction
changes with temperature.

measuring
cylinder

reaction mixture tank

Which statement must be correct?

A The reaction is endothermic.

B The reaction is exothermic.
C The reaction produces a gas.
D The reaction produces an acid.
9 Which of the following changes decreases the rate of the reaction between magnesium and dilute
hydrochloric acid?

1 diluting the acid

2 using larger pieces of magnesium

3 cooling the mixture

A 1, 2 , 3
B 1 and 2 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 2 and 3 only

10 Powdered marble reacts with hydrochloric acid using the apparatus shown.

The gas syringe fills in 36 seconds.

gas syringe

gas

powdered hydrochloric acid

marble

The experiment is repeated using marble chips in place of powdered marble.

How long does it take to fill the gas syringe in this experiment?

A 9 seconds
B 18 seconds
C 36 seconds
D 72 seconds
11 A simple way of making bread includes

1 Mixing flour with a small amount of yeast and some water to make a ‘dough’.
2 Leaving the dough in a warm place for the yeast to act on the dough to form carbon
dioxide which increases the volume of the dough.

Which factors affecting a reaction rate are involved in bread making?

12 The diagram shows an experiment to measure the rate of a chemical reaction.

dilute
hydrochloric acid

measuring cylinder

metal
water

Which change decreases the rate of reaction?

A adding water to the flask

B heating the flask during the reaction
C using more concentrated acid
D using powdered metal
 13 A student investigates the rate of reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid.

The mass of the reaction flask is measured.

The graph shows the results of two experiments, P and Q.

mass of
reaction flask P
Q

0 time

Which change explains the difference between P and Q?

A A catalyst is added in P.
B A higher temperature is used in P.
C Bigger marble chips are used in Q.
D Hydrochloric acid is more concentrated in Q.

14 The rate of a reaction depends on temperature, concentration, particle size and catalysts.

Which statement is not correct?

A Catalysts can be used to increase the rate of reaction.

B Higher concentration decreases the rate of reaction.
C Higher temperature increases the rate of reaction.
D Larger particle size decreases the rate of reaction.

15 Which changes decrease the rate of reaction between magnesium and air?

1 heating the magnesium to a higher temperature

2 using a higher proportion of oxygen in the air
3 using magnesium ribbon instead of powdered magnesium

A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 only C 2 only D 3 only

16 Which graph shows the effect of increasing temperature on the rate of reaction of calcium
carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid?

A B

rate rate

0 0
0 temperature 0 temperature

C D

rate rate

0 0
0 temperature 0 temperature

17 In separate experiments, a catalyst is added to a reaction mixture and the temperature of the
mixture is decreased.

What are the effects of these changes on the rate of the reaction?
18 An experiment is carried out to investigate the rate of reaction when calcium carbonate is reacted
with hydrochloric acid.

The volume of carbon dioxide gas given off is measured at different intervals of time.

The diagram shows pieces of apparatus used to collect gases.

1 2 3
downward delivery gas measuring over water in
syringe graduated tube

Which apparatus is suitable to collect and measure the volume of the carbon dioxide?

A 1, 2 and 3 B 2 and 3 only C 1 only D 3 only

19 A student was investigating the reaction between marble chips and dilute hydrochloric acid.

gas syringe

bung

marble 25 cm3 dilute

chips hydrochloric acid

Which changes would reduce the rate of reaction?

20 A student investigates the rate of reaction between zinc and an excess of sulfuric acid.

The graph shows the results of two experiments, X and Y.

X
volume of
hydrogen

0
0 time

Which change explains the difference between X and Y?

A A catalyst is added in Y.
B A lower temperature is used in Y.
C Larger pieces of zinc are used in Y.
D Less concentrated acid is used in Y.

21 Calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to form carbon dioxide.

Which changes would slow this reaction down?

1 decreasing the concentration of hydrochloric acid

2 decreasing the particle size of calcium carbonate
3 decreasing the temperature

A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

22 The diagram shows an experiment to compare the rate of reaction when a metal is added to
hydrochloric acid.

In which test-tube is the reaction fastest?

A B

concentrated dilute
hydrochloric hydrochloric
acid acid

zinc copper zinc copper

23 Which change does not increase the speed of reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid?

A adding a catalyst
B decreasing the particle size of the zinc
C decreasing the temperature
D using more concentrated acid
24 The apparatus shown is used to measure the speed of a reaction.

gas syringe

reactants

Which equation represents a reaction where the speed can be measured using this apparatus?

A Mg(s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl 2(aq) + H2(g)

B HCl (aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaCl (aq) + H2O(l)

C Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) → Cu(s) + FeSO4(aq)

D 2Na(s) + Br2(l) → 2NaBr(s)

25 The rates of some chemical reactions can be measured by using the apparatus shown.

reactants

94.72 g balance

For which reaction is this apparatus suitable?

A MgCO3 + 2HCl → MgCl 2 + CO2 + H2O

B Mg + ZnCl 2 → MgCl 2 + Zn

C MgCl 2 + 2NaOH → Mg(OH)2 + 2NaCl

D MgO + 2HCl → MgCl 2 + H2O

26 An experiment to determine the rate of a chemical reaction could be carried out using the
apparatus shown.

reaction
mixture

Which reaction is being studied?

A Cl 2 + 2KBr → 2KCl + Br2

B Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2

C NaCl + AgNO3 → NaNO3 + AgCl

D NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

27 Copper(II) carbonate reacts with dilute sulfuric acid.

CuCO3(s) + H2SO4(aq) → CuSO4(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

The speed of the reaction can be changed by varying the conditions.

Which conditions would always increase the speed of this chemical reaction?

1 Increase the concentration of the reactants.

2 Increase the size of the pieces of copper(II) carbonate.
3 Increase the temperature.
4 Increase the volume of sulfuric acid.

A 1, 3 B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4 only

28 The apparatus shown can be used to measure the rate of some chemical reactions.

gas syringe

For which two reactions would the apparatus be suitable?

reaction 1 AgNO3(aq) + HCl (aq) → AgCl (s) + HNO3(aq)

reaction 2 2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g)

reaction 3 MgO(s) + 2HCl (aq) → MgCl 2(aq) + H2O(l)

reaction 4 ZnCO3(s) + 2HCl (aq) → ZnCl 2(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l)

A 1 and 2 B 1 an
a C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

29 A student investigates the rate of reaction between magnesium and excess sulfuric acid.

The volume of hydrogen given off in the reaction is measured over time.

The graph shows the results of two experiments, R and S.

R
volume of S
hydrogen
given off

time

Which change in conditions would cause the difference between R and S?

A A catalyst is added in S.
B The acid is more concentrated in R than in S.
C The magnesium is less finely powdered in R than in S.
D The temperature in R is lower than in S.
30 Calcium carbonate was reacted with hydrochloric acid in a conical flask. The flask was placed on
a balance and the mass of the flask and contents was recorded as the reaction proceeded.

During the reaction, carbon dioxide gas was given off.

The reaction was carried out at two different temperatures.

Which row is correct?

temperature at which mass

change in mass
changed more quickly

A decrease higher temperature

B decrease lower temperature
C increase higher temperature
D increase lower temperature

31 A student investigates the rate of reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid.

The loss in mass of the reaction flask is measured.

The graph shows the results of two experiments, P and Q.

mass of
reaction flask
P
Q

0
time

Which change explains the difference between P and Q?

A A catalyst is added in P.
B A higher temperature is used in P.
C Bigger marble chips are used in Q.
D Hydrochloric acid is more concentrated in Q.
32 Which change does not increase the speed of reaction between zinc and hydrochloric
acid?

A adding a catalyst
B decreasing the temperature
C decreasing the particle size of the zinc
D using more concentrated acid

33 Which does not increase the speed of a reaction?

A adding a catalyst
B increasing the concentration of one of the reactants
C increasing the particle size of one of the reactants
D increasing the temperature