chem questions Flashcards
Separate unlabelled solid samples of three anhydrous sodium compounds are
provided for a student to identify.
These compounds are known to be sodium carbonate, sodium fluoride and
sodium chloride but it is not known which sample is which.
Outline a logical sequence of test-tube reactions that the student could carry out to
identify each of these compounds.
Include the observations the student would expect to make.
Give equations, including state symbols, for any reactions that would take place.
a Add named acid to all 3
1b Add water / make into a solution
1c Add AgNO3
2a Na2CO3 will fizz with acid
2b NaCl gives white ppt with AgNO3
2c NaF shows no (visible) change / no ppt
Silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) is a tetrahedral molecule.
Deduce the type of intermolecular forces in SiF4
Explain how this type of intermolecular force arises and why no other type of
intermolecular force exists in a sample of SiF4
Van der Waals forces
one molecule induces dipole in
neighbouring/another/nearby molecule
symmetrical molecule / dipoles cancel
Suggest how the students’ method, and the analysis of the results, could be
improved in order to determine a more accurate value for the enthalpy of
reaction.
Justify your suggestions.
1a Insulate the beaker or use a polystyrene cup or a
lid
1b To reduce heat loss
2a Record the temperature for a suitable time before
adding the metal
2b To establish an accurate initial temperature
OR
2c Record temperature values at regular time intervals
2d To plot
Extrapolate the cooling back to the point of addition
Explain how permanent dipole-dipole forces arise between hydrogen chloride
molecules.
Difference in electronegativity leads to bond polarity
there is an attraction between ∂+ on one molecule and ∂- on
another
state one advantage of using a conical flask rather than a beaker for the titration
less chance of splashing
explain why the melting point of magnesium is higher vthan the nelting point of sodium
-mg2+ is smaller
-strong eelctrostatic forced between mg+and sea delocalised electrons
observation when dilute aqeuous naoh with mgcl2 and bacl2
white ppt
no observation
suggest why an excess of silver nitrate is used
to ensure thta all the halide ions are remooved fro the solution
observation when mg reacts with steam
bright light
mg+h20- mgo+h20
describe a further test to show whether solution c contains chloride or bromide ions
-dilute ammonia sol
-chlorate ions present then ti wiuld dissolve
-bromide. would nit
explain how forces arise between molecules of chlorine
-spontaneous movement of electrons in one molecule
-induces dipole in neighbouring molecules
-electropos and elecroneg temporayr attraction
rinsing buretter w deionised water before filling with naoh
what affevt
titre value would inc bc naoh more dilutr
suggest in terms of the intermolecular forces for eaach compound why cbr4 has a higher bp than chbr3
-vdw between cbr4 stronger than vdw and indcued dipole in chbr3
desrcibe a series of tests that the student can use to show that solution c. contains ammonia sulfate
test with Ba(NO3)2
produces a white precipitate
test with NaOH and heat
hold damp pH paper over the test tube which will turn blue
explain why this air bubble inc the final burette reading of the rough titration
solution will fill gap
during the titration the studnet washed the sinide of the concial flask with some distilles water
suggest why this washing does not give an incorect result
doesn’t change the number of moles
another student required to make up 250cm3 of an aqueous solution thay contains a knwon mass of MHCO3. The student apparatus and practical details that the student shouldt prepare the solution
1)weigh sample bottle containing the solid on a balance
2)transfer to beaker and reweigh sample bottle
3)record diff in mass
4)add distilled water\5)stir
6)until all solid has dissolves
7)transfer to volumetric flask
8)make up 250cm3 and mark w water
9)invert
a solution of sdoium chlorate was added to colourless solution of potassium iodied suggest what is observed
-brwon
-due to iodine being oxidsed