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S1.4 Counting particles, mass. The mole

Practice exam-style IB Chemistry questions for Counting particles, mass. The mole, aligned with the syllabus and grouped by topic.

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Question 1
SL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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A sample contains 0.250 mol0.250\ \text{mol} of CaCl2CaCl_2 formula units. The amount of chloride ions in the sample is

A.

0.250 mol0.250\ \text{mol}

B.

0.125 mol0.125\ \text{mol}

C.

1.50 mol1.50\ \text{mol}

D.

0.500 mol0.500\ \text{mol}

Question 2
SL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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The relative formula mass, MrM_r, of Mg(NO3)2Mg(NO_3)_2 is

A.

100.33100.33

B.

148.33148.33

C.

86.3286.32

D.

172.64172.64

Question 3
SL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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For the reaction N2(g)+3H2(g)→2NH3(g)N_2(g)+3H_2(g)\to2NH_3(g), 40.0 cm340.0\ \text{cm}^3 of nitrogen reacts with excess hydrogen. The volume of ammonia produced, measured at the same temperature and pressure, is

A.

20.0 cm320.0\ \text{cm}^3

B.

120 cm3120\ \text{cm}^3

C.

40.0 cm340.0\ \text{cm}^3

D.

80.0 cm380.0\ \text{cm}^3

Question 4
SL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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The mass of 0.150 mol0.150\ \text{mol} of Na2CO3Na_2CO_3 is

A.

0.159 g0.159\ \text{g}

B.

15.9 g15.9\ \text{g}

C.

706 g706\ \text{g}

D.

0.00142 g0.00142\ \text{g}

Question 5
SL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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A compound contains 40.0%40.0\% carbon, 6.7%6.7\% hydrogen and 53.3%53.3\% oxygen by mass. Its empirical formula is

A.

C2H2OC_2H_2O

B.

C2H4O2C_2H_4O_2

C.

CHOCHO

D.

CH2OCH_2O

Question 6
SL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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A solution is prepared by dissolving 2.00 g2.00\ \text{g} of NaOHNaOH in water and making the final volume up to 250.0 cm3250.0\ \text{cm}^3. The concentration of the solution is

A.

0.200 mol dm−30.200\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

B.

8.00 mol dm−38.00\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

C.

0.0500 mol dm−30.0500\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

D.

0.125 mol dm−30.125\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

Question 7
HL ‱ Paper 1A
Easy
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A compound has empirical formula C3H4O2C_3H_4O_2 and molar mass 144.1 g mol−1144.1\ \text{g mol}^{-1}. Its molecular formula is

A.

C3H4O2C_3H_4O_2

B.

C6H4O2C_6H_4O_2

C.

C6H8O4C_6H_8O_4

D.

C9H12O6C_9H_{12}O_6

Question 8
SL ‱ Paper 2
Easy
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A sample contains 0.125 mol0.125\ \text{mol} of H2OH_2O molecules. Use NA=6.022×1023 mol−1N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23}\ \text{mol}^{-1}.

A

Calculate the number of H2OH_2O molecules in the sample.

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B

Calculate the total number of atoms in the sample.

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Question 9
SL ‱ Paper 2
Easy
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Use the following relative atomic masses: Ar(Mg)=24.31A_r(\text{Mg}) = 24.31, Ar(N)=14.01A_r(\text{N}) = 14.01 and Ar(O)=16.00A_r(\text{O}) = 16.00.

A

Determine the relative formula mass, MrM_r, of Mg(NO3)2Mg(NO_3)_2.

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B

Distinguish between relative formula mass and molar mass for Mg(NO3)2Mg(NO_3)_2.

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Question 10
HL ‱ Paper 1A
Medium
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The number of oxide ions in 5.10 g5.10\ \text{g} of Al2O3Al_2O_3 is

A.

1.51×10231.51\times10^{23}

B.

9.03×10229.03\times10^{22}

C.

6.02×10226.02\times10^{22}

D.

3.01×10223.01\times10^{22}

Question 11
HL ‱ Paper 1A
Medium
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The chloride ion concentration in a solution containing 13.33 g dm−313.33\ \text{g dm}^{-3} of AlCl3AlCl_3 is

A.

0.400 mol dm−30.400\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

B.

0.133 mol dm−30.133\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

C.

0.100 mol dm−30.100\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

D.

0.300 mol dm−30.300\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

Question 12
HL ‱ Paper 1A
Medium
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A 1.20 g1.20\ \text{g} sample of magnesium is heated in air to constant mass. The mass of magnesium oxide formed is 1.99 g1.99\ \text{g}. The empirical formula of the oxide is

A.

Mg2O3Mg_2O_3

B.

MgO2MgO_2

C.

MgOMgO

D.

Mg2OMg_2O

Question 13
HL ‱ Paper 1A
Medium
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A calibration curve gives [Cu2+]=0.0240 mol dm−3[Cu^{2+}]=0.0240\ \text{mol dm}^{-3} for a solution prepared by diluting 10.0 cm310.0\ \text{cm}^3 of an unknown solution to 100.0 cm3100.0\ \text{cm}^3. The concentration of Cu2+Cu^{2+} in the original unknown solution is

A.

2.40 mol dm−32.40\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

B.

0.00240 mol dm−30.00240\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

C.

0.0240 mol dm−30.0240\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

D.

0.240 mol dm−30.240\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}

Question 14
SL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A sample of aluminium oxide, Al2O3Al_2O_3, has a mass of 5.10 g5.10\ \text{g}. Use M(Al2O3)=101.96 g mol−1M(Al_2O_3) = 101.96\ \text{g mol}^{-1} and NA=6.022×1023 mol−1N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23}\ \text{mol}^{-1}.

A

Calculate the amount, in mol, of Al2O3Al_2O_3 formula units.

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B

Calculate the number of Al2O3Al_2O_3 formula units in the sample.

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C

Calculate the amount and number of oxide ions, O2−O^{2-}, in the sample.

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Question 15
SL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A student prepares 250.0 cm3250.0\ \text{cm}^3 of 0.100 mol dm−30.100\ \text{mol dm}^{-3} sodium carbonate solution, Na2CO3(aq)Na_2CO_3(aq). Use M(Na2CO3)=105.99 g mol−1M(Na_2CO_3) = 105.99\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

Calculate the mass of anhydrous Na2CO3Na_2CO_3 required.

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B

Outline two features of good technique when transferring the solution into the volumetric flask.

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Question 16
SL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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Carbon monoxide reacts with oxygen according to the equation:

2CO(g)+O2(g)→2CO2(g)2CO(g) + O_2(g) \to 2CO_2(g)

50.0 cm350.0\ \text{cm}^3 of CO(g)CO(g) is mixed with 40.0 cm340.0\ \text{cm}^3 of O2(g)O_2(g) at the same temperature and pressure.

A

Calculate the volume of O2(g)O_2(g) required to react exactly with the CO(g)CO(g).

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B

Identify the reagent in excess and calculate its excess volume.

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C

Calculate the volume of CO2(g)CO_2(g) produced.

[1]
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Question 17
HL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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Equal volumes of N2(g)N_2(g) and NH3(g)NH_3(g) are compared at the same temperature and pressure. Under these conditions, 1.00 dm31.00\ \text{dm}^3 of any gas contains 2.46×10222.46 \times 10^{22} molecules.

A

State Avogadro's law.

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B

Calculate the number of molecules in 250 cm3250\ \text{cm}^3 of NH3(g)NH_3(g) under these conditions.

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C

Explain why a real gas may deviate from ideal behaviour.

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Question 18
HL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A solution of magnesium chloride, MgCl2(aq)MgCl_2(aq), has a mass concentration of 12.0 g dm−312.0\ \text{g dm}^{-3}. Use M(MgCl2)=95.21 g mol−1M(MgCl_2) = 95.21\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

Calculate the molar concentration of MgCl2(aq)MgCl_2(aq).

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B

Calculate the concentration of chloride ions, [Cl−][Cl^-], in the solution.

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C

Calculate the mass of MgCl2MgCl_2 needed to prepare 250.0 cm3250.0\ \text{cm}^3 of 0.0800 mol dm−30.0800\ \text{mol dm}^{-3} solution.

[2]
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Question 19
SL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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A student compared samples containing different specified elementary entities. The table shows the amount or number of entities in each sample. Use NA=6.022×1023 mol−1N_A = 6.022 \times 10^{23}\ \text{mol}^{-1}.

SampleSpecified entityAmount / molNumber of entities
Water sampleH2O molecules0.0250—
Sodium-ion sampleNa+ ions—3.01 × 10^22
A

Calculate the number of water molecules in the sample of water.

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B

Determine the amount, in mol, of sodium ions in the sample.

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C

Calculate the total number of atoms present in the sample of water.

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Question 20
SL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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The mass spectrum of an element contains two main isotopic peaks. The table gives the relative isotopic masses and percentage abundances.

Isotopic peakRelative isotopic massAbundance / %
178.91850.69
280.91649.31
A

Determine the relative atomic mass, ArA_r, of the element.

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B

State why the value of ArA_r has no unit.

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C

Suggest why the relative atomic mass is not equal to either isotopic mass in the table.

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Question 21
SL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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A calibration curve was prepared for aqueous copper(II) sulfate solutions using a colorimeter. An unknown solution gave an absorbance within the range of the standards.

CuSO4 standards with unknown absorbance.
A

Use the calibration curve to determine the concentration of the unknown solution.

[1]
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B

Calculate the amount of CuSO4CuSO_4 in 250.0 cm3250.0\ \text{cm}^3 of this unknown solution.

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C

Explain two techniques that improve the accuracy when preparing the standard solutions used for the calibration curve.

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Question 22
HL ‱ Paper 1A
Medium
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For the reaction 2CO(g)+O2(g)→2CO2(g)2CO(g)+O_2(g)\to2CO_2(g), 50.0 cm350.0\ \text{cm}^3 of COCO is mixed with 40.0 cm340.0\ \text{cm}^3 of O2O_2. The total gas volume after reaction, measured at the original temperature and pressure, is

A.

90.0 cm390.0\ \text{cm}^3

B.

65.0 cm365.0\ \text{cm}^3

C.

50.0 cm350.0\ \text{cm}^3

D.

75.0 cm375.0\ \text{cm}^3

Question 23
SL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A student heated magnesium in a crucible until the mass was constant.

Mass of empty crucible: 25.64 g25.64\ \text{g}

Mass of crucible and magnesium before heating: 25.88 g25.88\ \text{g}

Mass of crucible and product after heating: 26.04 g26.04\ \text{g}

Diagram of a crucible with a partially open lid being heated by a Bunsen burner, labelled to show oxygen entering and the solid sample retained in the crucible.
A

Calculate the masses of magnesium and oxygen that combined.

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B

Determine the empirical formula of the oxide formed.

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C

Explain why the solid is heated to constant mass.

[1]
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Question 24
HL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A coloured solution, X, was too concentrated to measure directly. A student pipetted 10.0 cm310.0\ \text{cm}^3 of X into a 100.0 cm3100.0\ \text{cm}^3 volumetric flask and made the solution up to the mark. The absorbance of the diluted solution was then measured and compared with a calibration curve.

Calibration curve and diluted sample absorbance.
A

Use the calibration curve to state the concentration of the diluted solution.

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B

Calculate the concentration of the original solution X.

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C

Explain why the original solution was diluted before using the calibration curve.

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Question 25
HL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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Ethene burns completely in oxygen according to the equation:

C2H4(g)+3O2(g)→2CO2(g)+2H2O(g)C_2H_4(g) + 3O_2(g) \to 2CO_2(g) + 2H_2O(g)

30.0 cm330.0\ \text{cm}^3 of C2H4(g)C_2H_4(g) is mixed with 80.0 cm380.0\ \text{cm}^3 of O2(g)O_2(g) at the same temperature and pressure.

A

Identify the limiting reagent.

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B

Calculate the volume of CO2(g)CO_2(g) produced.

[1]
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C

Calculate the volume of unreacted C2H4(g)C_2H_4(g) remaining.

[1]
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Question 26
HL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A compound contains 40.00%40.00\% carbon, 6.71%6.71\% hydrogen and 53.29%53.29\% oxygen by mass. Its molar mass is 180.18 g mol−1180.18\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

Determine the empirical formula of the compound.

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B

Determine the molecular formula of the compound.

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Question 27
SL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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A sample of anhydrous magnesium chloride was analysed. The table gives the mass of the sample and selected relative atomic masses.

QuantityValueUnits
Mass of MgCl2 sample0.476g
Relative atomic mass, Ar(Mg)24.31no units
Relative atomic mass, Ar(Cl)35.45no units
A

Calculate the molar mass of MgCl2MgCl_2.

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B

Calculate the number of formula units of MgCl2MgCl_2 in the sample.

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C

Determine the number of chloride ions represented by the formula units in the sample.

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Question 28
SL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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Iron powder was heated strongly in a crucible until it formed an oxide. The mass data are shown.

MeasurementMass / g
Crucible22.348
Crucible + iron powder23.468
Crucible + oxide after heating23.948
A

Determine the mass of oxygen that combined with the iron.

[1]
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B

Determine the empirical formula of the iron oxide.

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C

Suggest how the empirical formula would be affected if heating was stopped before the reaction was complete.

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Question 29
SL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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Nitrogen and hydrogen react to form ammonia according to the equation:

N2(g)+3H2(g)→2NH3(g)N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \to 2NH_3(g)

All gas volumes are measured at the same temperature and pressure. The graph shows trials in which 60 cm360\ \text{cm}^3 of hydrogen was reacted with different volumes of nitrogen.

Trial data for ammonia production with fixed hydrogen volume.
A

Determine the volume of nitrogen needed to react exactly with 60 cm360\ \text{cm}^3 of hydrogen.

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B

Calculate the maximum volume of ammonia formed.

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C

Explain why mole ratios can be used as gas volume ratios in this experiment.

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Question 30
HL ‱ Paper 1B
Medium
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A medicine label states that each tablet contains calcium carbonate, CaCO3CaCO_3, as its active ingredient. The table shows the mass of calcium carbonate in one tablet and selected relative atomic masses.

ItemValue
Mass of calcium carbonate in one tablet / g0.500
Relative atomic mass of calcium, Ar(Ca)40.08
Relative atomic mass of carbon, Ar(C)12.01
Relative atomic mass of oxygen, Ar(O)16.00
A

Calculate the amount of CaCO3CaCO_3 formula units in one tablet.

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B

Calculate the number of carbonate ions represented by this amount of CaCO3CaCO_3.

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C

Explain why the phrase “moles of calcium carbonate molecules” is not appropriate for the solid in the tablet.

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Question 31
HL ‱ Paper 2
Medium
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A 0.2904 g0.2904\ \text{g} sample of an organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen is completely combusted. The products are 0.660 g0.660\ \text{g} of CO2CO_2 and 0.270 g0.270\ \text{g} of H2OH_2O. The molar mass of the compound is 116.16 g mol−1116.16\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

Determine the empirical formula of the compound.

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B

Determine the molecular formula of the compound.

[1]
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Question 32
HL ‱ Paper 1B
Hard
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A pure organic compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen was completely combusted. The table shows the mass of the sample, the masses of combustion products and the molar mass of the compound.

Mass of sample / gMass of CO2 produced / gMass of H2O produced / gMolar mass of compound / g mol^-1
0.9001.3200.54190.08
A

Calculate the amounts of carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms in the original sample.

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B

Determine the empirical formula of the compound.

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C

Determine the molecular formula of the compound.

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Question 33
HL ‱ Paper 1B
Hard
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A student used serial dilution to prepare dilute potassium manganate(VII) solutions from a stock solution. A separate unknown sample was diluted before its absorbance was measured on the same calibration curve.

Annotated serial dilution flow diagram showing a stock solution, two successive transfers into volumetric flasks, and a separate dilution of an unknown solution before colorimetry. Labels show the glassware types, transferred volumes and final flask volumes.
A

Calculate the concentration of the solution after the two serial dilution steps.

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B

The diluted unknown had a concentration of 1.20×10−4 mol dm−31.20 \times 10^{-4}\ \text{mol dm}^{-3} from the calibration curve. Calculate the concentration of the original unknown solution.

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C

Evaluate two features of the procedure that reduce uncertainty in the final concentration.

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Question 34
HL ‱ Paper 1B
Hard
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A hydrated salt, MgSO4⋅xH2OMgSO_4 \cdot xH_2O, was heated to constant mass. The mass data and relative atomic masses are shown.

ItemMass / gRelative atomic mass, Ar
Hydrated sample, MgSO4·xH2O2.46
After heating to constant mass, MgSO41.20
Mg24.31
S32.07
O16.00
H1.01
A

Calculate the mass of water lost during heating.

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B

Determine the value of xx in MgSO4⋅xH2OMgSO_4 \cdot xH_2O.

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C

Explain why the sample was heated, cooled and weighed repeatedly.

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Question 35
HL ‱ Paper 1B
Hard
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A standard solution of aluminium sulfate, Al2(SO4)3Al_2(SO_4)_3, was prepared by dissolving a measured mass of the solid and making the solution up to the mark in a volumetric flask.

Annotated diagram of a balance, transfer through a funnel, rinsing into a volumetric flask and final solution at the calibration mark. Labels include mass of aluminium sulfate and final flask volume.
A

Calculate the molar concentration of Al2(SO4)3Al_2(SO_4)_3 in the flask.

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B

Determine [Al3+][Al^{3+}] and [SO42−][SO_4^{2-}] in the solution.

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C

Calculate the mass concentration of Al2(SO4)3Al_2(SO_4)_3 in g dm−3\text{g dm}^{-3}.

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Question 36
SL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A sealed vial contains 0.0185 mol0.0185\ \text{mol} of pure ethanol, C2H5OHC_2H_5OH. The Avogadro constant is 6.022×1023 mol−16.022\times 10^{23}\ \text{mol}^{-1}.

A

This part is about the elementary entities present in the sample.

I.

Calculate the number of ethanol molecules in the vial.

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II.

Calculate the total number of hydrogen atoms in the vial.

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B

Explain why the number of moles of ethanol molecules is different from the number of moles of atoms in the same sample.

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Question 37
SL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A student heats a sample of magnesium ribbon in a crucible to determine the empirical formula of magnesium oxide. The lid is lifted occasionally during heating and the crucible is heated, cooled and weighed until constant mass is obtained. The initial mass of magnesium is 0.486 g0.486\ \text{g} and the final mass of magnesium oxide is 0.806 g0.806\ \text{g}.

A labelled laboratory diagram showing a crucible containing solid magnesium oxide on a pipe-clay triangle above a Bunsen burner. A crucible lid is shown slightly ajar. Labels identify crucible, lid, pipe-clay triangle, tripod and Bunsen burner; no numerical results are shown.
A

The experimental masses are shown below.

Initial mass of magnesium: 0.486 g0.486\ \text{g}

Final mass of magnesium oxide: 0.806 g0.806\ \text{g}

I.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of magnesium used.

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II.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of oxygen atoms that combined with the magnesium.

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III.

Determine the empirical formula of the oxide.

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B

Evaluate two features of the procedure that improve the validity of the empirical formula obtained.

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Question 38
SL ‱ Paper 2
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A technician prepares a standard solution of sodium carbonate, Na2CO3Na_2CO_3, to use in an acid-base titration. A mass of 1.325 g1.325\ \text{g} of anhydrous Na2CO3Na_2CO_3 is dissolved and made up to 250.0 cm3250.0\ \text{cm}^3 in a volumetric flask.

A sequence of simple apparatus drawings showing weighing a solid, dissolving it in a beaker, transferring through a funnel into a volumetric flask, rinsing the beaker and funnel, filling to a calibration mark and inverting to mix. Labels name the balance, beaker, funnel, volumetric flask and calibration mark.
A

This part is about the concentration of the standard solution.

I.

Calculate the molar mass of Na2CO3Na_2CO_3.

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II.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of Na2CO3Na_2CO_3 used.

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III.

Calculate [Na2CO3][Na_2CO_3] in mol dm−3\text{mol dm}^{-3}.

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B

Discuss why a volumetric flask is used rather than a measuring cylinder when preparing this solution.

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Question 39
SL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A stock solution of copper(II) sulfate, CuSO4(aq)CuSO_4(aq), has concentration 0.200 mol dm−30.200\ \text{mol dm}^{-3}. A student prepares a diluted solution by transferring 25.00 cm325.00\ \text{cm}^3 of the stock solution into a 250.0 cm3250.0\ \text{cm}^3 volumetric flask and making up to the mark with deionized water.

A labelled diagram showing a volumetric pipette transferring blue copper(II) sulfate solution from a beaker into a volumetric flask, followed by the flask being filled to a calibration mark. Labels identify stock solution, volumetric pipette, volumetric flask and deionized water.
A

This part is about the dilution calculation.

I.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of CuSO4CuSO_4 transferred from the stock solution.

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II.

Calculate the concentration of the diluted solution.

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B

Discuss why the concentration is not calculated using the volume of water added to the flask.

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Question 40
HL ‱ Paper 1B
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A gaseous hydrocarbon, CxHyC_xH_y, was completely combusted in oxygen. The water formed was condensed before the final gas volume was measured. All gas volumes in the table were measured at the same temperature and pressure before condensation or after cooling as stated.

GasVolume / cm^3
Hydrocarbon, CxHy20
Oxygen50
Carbon dioxide40
A

Determine the value of xx in CxHyC_xH_y.

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B

Determine the value of yy in CxHyC_xH_y.

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C

State the formula of the hydrocarbon and justify the use of gas volumes in the calculation.

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Question 41
SL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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Nitrogen monoxide reacts with oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide. A mixture of 45.0 cm345.0\ \text{cm}^3 of NO(g)NO(g) and 30.0 cm330.0\ \text{cm}^3 of O2(g)O_2(g) is reacted.

2NO(g)+O2(g)→2NO2(g)2NO(g)+O_2(g)\to 2NO_2(g)

All gas volumes in this question are measured at the same temperature and pressure.

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45.0 cm345.0\ \text{cm}^3 of NO(g)NO(g) is mixed with 30.0 cm330.0\ \text{cm}^3 of O2(g)O_2(g).

I.

Determine the limiting reactant using Avogadro's law.

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II.

Calculate the volume of NO2(g)NO_2(g) formed.

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III.

Calculate the total volume of gas remaining after reaction, assuming the reaction goes to completion.

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B

Explain why gas volumes can be used directly in this calculation without converting the volumes into masses.

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Question 42
SL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A compound containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen is analysed by complete combustion. A 0.450 g0.450\ \text{g} sample produces 0.660 g0.660\ \text{g} of CO2CO_2 and 0.270 g0.270\ \text{g} of H2OH_2O. The molar mass of the compound is 180.18 g mol−1180.18\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

This part is about using the combustion data to determine the formula.

I.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of carbon atoms in the original sample.

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Calculate the amount, in mol, of hydrogen atoms in the original sample.

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III.

Determine the empirical formula of the compound.

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B

Evaluate whether the molecular formula is consistent with the given molar mass.

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Question 43
HL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A colorimeter is used to determine the concentration of an unknown nickel(II) sulfate solution. Standard solutions are prepared by diluting a 0.100 mol dm−30.100\ \text{mol dm}^{-3} stock solution. The absorbance of the unknown solution is measured after it is diluted by transferring 10.00 cm310.00\ \text{cm}^3 of the unknown to a 100.0 cm3100.0\ \text{cm}^3 volumetric flask and making up to the mark.

Calibration curve for nickel(II) sulfate standards and diluted unknown.
A

The calibration line gives a concentration of 0.0140 mol dm−30.0140\ \text{mol dm}^{-3} for the diluted unknown.

I.

Calculate the dilution factor used for the unknown solution.

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II.

Calculate the concentration of the original unknown solution.

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III.

Calculate the mass concentration, in g dm−3\text{g dm}^{-3}, of NiSO4NiSO_4 in the original unknown solution.

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B

Evaluate why diluting the unknown before measuring absorbance may improve the reliability of the concentration determined from the calibration curve.

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Question 44
HL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A hydrated salt has formula MCl2⋅xH2OMCl_2\cdot xH_2O, where MM is a metal ion. A 2.000 g2.000\ \text{g} sample of the hydrate is heated to constant mass. The mass of anhydrous MCl2MCl_2 remaining is 1.287 g1.287\ \text{g}. A separate analysis shows that the molar mass of the anhydrous salt is 129.84 g mol−1129.84\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

This part is about determining the value of xx.

I.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of anhydrous MCl2MCl_2 present after heating.

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II.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of water lost on heating.

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III.

Determine xx in MCl2⋅xH2OMCl_2\cdot xH_2O.

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B

Discuss how incomplete removal of water would affect the calculated value of xx.

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Question 45
HL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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Aluminium reacts with chlorine to form aluminium chloride.

2Al(s)+3Cl2(g)→2AlCl3(s)2Al(s)+3Cl_2(g)\to 2AlCl_3(s)

A sample of aluminium with mass 1.35 g1.35\ \text{g} is reacted with excess chlorine.

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This part is about linking mass, amount and particles.

I.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of aluminium used.

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II.

Calculate the mass of AlCl3AlCl_3 formed.

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III.

Calculate the number of chloride ions in the AlCl3AlCl_3 produced.

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B

Explain why the balanced equation gives mole ratios rather than mass ratios.

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Question 46
HL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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Ammonia reacts with oxygen over a catalyst to form nitrogen monoxide and steam.

4NH3(g)+5O2(g)→4NO(g)+6H2O(g)4NH_3(g)+5O_2(g)\to 4NO(g)+6H_2O(g)

80.0 cm380.0\ \text{cm}^3 of NH3(g)NH_3(g) is mixed with 120.0 cm3120.0\ \text{cm}^3 of O2(g)O_2(g) at the same temperature and pressure.

A

Assume all products remain gaseous and the reaction goes to completion.

I.

Determine the limiting reactant.

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II.

Calculate the volumes of NO(g)NO(g) and H2O(g)H_2O(g) formed.

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III.

Calculate the total final gas volume.

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B

Discuss one limitation of applying volume ratios directly if one of the substances in a chemical equation is not a gas.

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Question 47
HL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A gaseous hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen. Complete combustion of 0.210 g0.210\ \text{g} of the hydrocarbon produces 0.660 g0.660\ \text{g} of CO2CO_2 and 0.270 g0.270\ \text{g} of H2OH_2O. The molar mass of the hydrocarbon is found to be approximately 84.16 g mol−184.16\ \text{g mol}^{-1}.

A

This part is about formula determination from combustion analysis.

I.

Calculate the amount, in mol, of carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms in the original hydrocarbon sample.

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II.

Determine the empirical formula.

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III.

Determine the molecular formula using the molar mass.

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B

Evaluate the importance of approximation when converting experimental mole ratios into a formula.

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Question 48
HL ‱ Paper 2
Hard
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A compound used as a fertilizer contains ammonium ions and sulfate ions and has formula (NH4)2SO4(NH_4)_2SO_4. A manufacturer claims that a 50.0 kg50.0\ \text{kg} bag contains 10.6 kg10.6\ \text{kg} of nitrogen.

A

This part is about the mass composition of ammonium sulfate.

I.

Calculate the relative formula mass, MrM_r, of (NH4)2SO4(NH_4)_2SO_4.

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II.

Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in pure (NH4)2SO4(NH_4)_2SO_4.

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III.

Calculate the expected mass of nitrogen in a 50.0 kg50.0\ \text{kg} bag of pure (NH4)2SO4(NH_4)_2SO_4.

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B

Evaluate the manufacturer's claim, referring to the difference between relative formula mass and molar mass.

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S1.3 Electron configurations

S1.5 Ideal gases