Units, uncertainties and graphs

(a) The graph shows how the water level of the Salton Sea has changed since 1950. The reference point for the water level is sea level. (i) Suggest a reason why the values plotted on the vertical axis are negative. (ii) The surface area of the Salton Sea was…

(b) A variety of ions are dissolved in the water of the Salton Sea. The concentrations of the major ions are shown in the table below, based on two different sources (both scientific journals). Ion Concentration / $\mathrm{g\,dm^{-3}}$, based on Source 1…

(c) A simple set-up was used to compare the conductivity of water samples obtained from the Salton Sea at different depths. The following data were obtained: Depth water sample was obtained from / m ($\pm 0.05\ \mathrm{m}$) Electric current recorded by the…

The student's results are shown below. Each time was measured to ± 0.1 s. Concentration of $\ce{Na2S2O3}$ / $\mathrm{mol\,dm^{-3}}$ Time, trial 1 / s Time, trial 2 / s Time, trial 3 / s Time, trial 4 / s Time, trial 5 / s Average time / s 0.2000 ± 0.08 % 17.2…

Portions of the rinse water were then titrated with the standardized EDTA solution in the presence of murexide as indicator. The burette readings are given in the table. Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 Trial 4 Final burette reading / $\mathrm{cm^3}$ (± 0.05…

For the AAS method, a series of standards of known concentration was prepared by diluting a stock solution of $\ce{Cu^2+}$ ions. The instrument was zeroed with deionized water and the absorbance of each standard was recorded. (i) Draw the line of best fit for…

The amount of $\ce{NO2}$ prepared was checked by titration. The gas was first absorbed in water: $\ce{2NO2(g) + H2O(l) -> HNO3(aq) + HNO2(aq)}$ The resulting solution was made up to 200.0 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ in a volumetric flask, and 20.0 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ portions…

The student recorded the following masses. Sample Mass / g (± 0.01 g) Percentage by mass Mixture before separation 6.35 not applicable Iron after separation 2.58 Calcium carbonate after separation 1.71 Potassium chloride after separation 2.31 36.4 % Calculate…

Draw a line of best fit on the graph, extrapolating it beyond the range of the data.

State, in mathematical terms, how the absorbance of these solutions depends on their concentration.

Deduce the equation that relates absorbance to concentration for these solutions, including the numerical value of the constant.

Estimate the absorbance of a 0.400 $\mathrm{mol\,dm^{-3}}$ solution of nickel(II) sulfate.

The student pipetted 25.00 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ of the potassium hydroxide solution into a conical flask and titrated it with nitric acid, $\ce{HNO3(aq)}$, of concentration 0.1250 $\mathrm{mol\,dm^{-3}}$. The burette readings before and after the titration are…

Using the concentration determined in 1c and the intended concentration of 0.1500 $\mathrm{mol\,dm^{-3}}$, calculate the percentage error in the concentration of the potassium hydroxide solution. If you have no value from 1c, take the concentration to be…

Titanium is not included in the graph. Use sections 9 and 10 of the data booklet to find its atomic radius and first ionization energy, and annotate the graph with a cross (X) at the position of the data point for titanium.

The data show that the first ionization energy and the atomic radius are related. (i) State what kind of relationship links the two variables. (ii) Compare and contrast the trends observed for the three groups.

(i) Suggest one hazard to health or safety in Student A's procedure. (ii) Student A plotted the highest temperature of each mixture against the volume of nitric acid. With a ruler, draw two straight lines of best fit: one following the rising set of points and…

Student B pipetted 30.00 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ of the potassium hydroxide solution into a 150 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ glass beaker and added the nitric acid from a burette in portions of 4.00 $\mathrm{cm^3}$, recording the steady temperature after each addition. Volume of…

Hexanoic acid, $\ce{CH3(CH2)4COOH}$, is a weak acid. The graph shows how the pH changes during the titration of a 20.0 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ aqueous solution of hexanoic acid with aqueous sodium hydroxide. (i) Deduce an expression for the equilibrium constant, $K$,…

State the SI-derived unit used to measure the size of the current flowing through the bulb.

A student compiles data on the solubility of bromine in water at different temperatures from several websites and textbooks. Source Temperature / °C Solubility of bromine A 5 3.90 g per 100 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ of water B 15 1.15 $\mathrm{cm^3}$ of liquid bromine…

The following readings are recorded during one titration. Final burette reading = $23.20 \pm 0.05\ \mathrm{cm^3}$ Initial burette reading = $3.20 \pm 0.05\ \mathrm{cm^3}$ Calculate the percentage uncertainty in the volume of $\ce{KMnO4}$ solution delivered…

The student's results are shown in the graph. (i) Calculate the average rate at which the iron(II) concentration fell in the 24 h flask during the 21 days. Include units. (ii) Before starting, the student proposed the hypothesis: "The longer a solution is left…