Chemical Reactions
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Rate of reaction
SubtopicRate of reaction under Chemical Reactions for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the primary role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
A.To increase the yield of the products
B.To increase the total kinetic energy of the reactants
C.To be consumed so that the reaction can proceed faster
D.To provide an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy ()
- 2.
According to the kinetic theory, why does an increase in temperature increase the rate of a chemical reaction?
A.It decreases the activation energy of the reaction
B.Particles move faster and collide more frequently with more energy
C.The enthalpy change of the reaction becomes more exothermic
D.The concentration of the reacting particles increases
- 3.
Which of the following changes will increase the rate of reaction between solid calcium carbonate () and dilute hydrochloric acid ()?
A.Decreasing the concentration of
B.Using a larger flask for the reaction
C.Using powdered instead of large marble chips
D.Decreasing the temperature of the acid
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Reversible reactions and equilibrium
SubtopicReversible reactions and equilibrium under Chemical Reactions for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Consider the following exothermic reaction at equilibrium: . What is the effect of increasing the temperature of the system?
A.The equilibrium shifts to the right, increasing the yield of C.
B.The equilibrium shifts to the left, decreasing the yield of C.
C.The reaction rate decreases for both forward and reverse reactions.
D.The concentration of C remains unchanged.
- 2.
In the Haber process for the synthesis of ammonia, what is the specific role of the iron catalyst?
A.To increase the yield of ammonia produced.
B.To increase the rate at which equilibrium is reached.
C.To shift the equilibrium position to the right.
D.To allow the reaction to occur at a lower pressure.
- 3.
The following equation represents the reversible hydration of cobalt(II) chloride. Which observation would you expect when heating the hydrated form?
A.The solid turns from pink to blue.
B.The solid turns from blue to pink.
C.The solid turns from pink to colorless.
D.The solid turns from green to blue.
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Redox reactions
SubtopicRedox reactions under Chemical Reactions for Grade 12 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which half-equation correctly represents the oxidation of magnesium atoms?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
What happens to the oxidation state of an element when it undergoes oxidation?
A.The oxidation state increases.
B.The oxidation state decreases.
C.The oxidation state remains unchanged.
D.The oxidation state always becomes zero.
- 3.
In the reaction , which substance acts as the reducing agent?
A.B.C.D.
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