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2023-Nov-Chemistry_paper_1__TZ0_SL Detailed Solution

Question

Which hydrocarbon would produce equal numbers of moles of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) upon complete combustion?

A. \(\mathrm{CH}_4\)

B. \(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2\)

C. \(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_8\)

D. \(\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_8\)

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

To determine which hydrocarbon would produce equal numbers of moles of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) upon complete combustion, let’s look at the balanced chemical equations for the combustion of each hydrocarbon:

A. \(\mathrm{CH}_4 + 2\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2 + 2\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\)

B. \(\mathrm{C}_2\mathrm{H}_2 + 5\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\mathrm{CO}_2 + \mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\)

C. \(\mathrm{C}_3\mathrm{H}_8 + 5\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow 3\mathrm{CO}_2 + 4\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\)

D. \(\mathrm{C}_4\mathrm{H}_8 + 6\mathrm{O}_2 \rightarrow 4\mathrm{CO}_2 + 4\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\)

From the balanced equations, we can see the coefficients of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\). For each hydrocarbon, let’s calculate the ratio of moles of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) to moles of \(\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\):

A. \(\frac{1}{2} = 0.5\)

B. \(\frac{2}{1} = 2\)

C. \(\frac{3}{4} = 0.75\)

D. \(\frac{4}{4} = 1\)

Only option D, \(\mathrm{C}_4\mathrm{H}_8\), has a ratio of 1, meaning it produces an equal number of moles of \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\) upon complete combustion.

So, the correct answer is option D: \(\mathrm{C}_4\mathrm{H}_8\).

Question

Metal \(\mathrm{M}\) reacts with \(16.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of sulfur to produce \(26.0 \mathrm{~g}\) of the compound \(\mathrm{MS}_2\). What is the relative atomic mass of \(\mathrm{M}\) ?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 20
D. 40

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:D

1. Calculate the number of moles of sulfur \((S\) ):

Number of moles of \(S=\frac{16.0 \mathrm{~g}}{32.06 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}}=0.499\) moles

2. Calculate the number of moles of the compound \(\left(\mathrm{MS}_2\right)\) :

Number of moles of \(\mathrm{MS}_2=\frac{26.0 \mathrm{~g}}{32.06 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}}=0.810\) moles

3. Calculate the number of moles of metal \((M)\) :

Since there are 2 moles of sulfur for every mole of metal in the compound, the number of moles of metal \((M)\) is half of the number of moles of the compound.
Number of moles of \(M=\frac{0.810 \text { moles }}{2}=0.405\) moles

4. Find the molar mass of metal \((M)\) :

Molar mass of \(M=\frac{16.0 \mathrm{~g}}{0.405 \text { moles }} \approx 39.5 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}\)

Now, we’ve correctly calculated the molar mass of \(M\) to be approximately \(39.5 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}\), which is closest to option D. So, the correct answer is D. \(\mathbf{4 0}\).

Question

\(64 \mathrm{~g}\) of methane and \(96 \mathrm{~g}\) of oxygen are reacted according to the equation.
$
\mathrm{CH}_4(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})
$

What would be found in the reaction vessel at completion of the reaction?
A. \(\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\) only
B. \(\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}), \mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\) only
C. \(\mathrm{CH}_4(\mathrm{~g}), \mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\) only
D. \(\mathrm{CH}_4(\mathrm{~g}), \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}), \mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g})\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})\)

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:C

The molar mass of methane \((\mathrm{CH}_4)\) is approximately 16 g/mol and that of oxygen \((\mathrm{O}_2)\) is approximately 32 g/mol.

Given that we have 64 g of methane, this corresponds to \(64 \mathrm{~g} / 16 \mathrm{~g/mol} = 4\) moles of methane. Similarly, 96 g of oxygen corresponds to \(96 \mathrm{~g} / 32 \mathrm{~g/mol} = 3\) moles of oxygen.

From the balanced chemical equation, we can see that one mole of methane reacts with two moles of oxygen. Therefore, 4 moles of methane would require 8 moles of oxygen for the reaction to go to completion. However, we only have 3 moles of oxygen, which is not enough to react with all the methane.

Therefore, at the completion of the reaction, there will be leftover methane \((\mathrm{CH}_4)\), along with the products of the reaction, carbon dioxide \((\mathrm{CO}_2)\) and water \((\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O})\).

So, the correct answer is C.

Question

Ammonia reacts with oxygen to produce nitrogen (II) oxide and water.
$
\_\mathrm{NH}_3(\mathrm{~g})+\ldots \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow \ldots \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})+\ldots \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})
$

What is the \(\mathrm{NH}_3: \mathrm{O}_2\) ratio in the balanced equation?

A. \(2: 5\)
B. \(4: 5\)
C. 1:1
D. \(2: 1\)

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:B

The balanced equation for the reaction of ammonia with oxygen to produce nitrogen (II) oxide and water is

$
4\mathrm{NH}_3(\mathrm{~g})+5 \mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})+6\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})
$

So, the \(\mathrm{NH}_3: \mathrm{O}_2\) ratio in the balanced equation is \(4:5\). Therefore, the correct answer is B. \(4: 5\).

Question

Gallium \(\left(A_r=69.72\right)\) consists of two stable isotopes, Ga-69 and Ga-71. What is the relative abundance of Ga-71?

A. \(36 \%\)

B. \(40 \%\)

C. \(60 \%\)

D. \(64 \%\)

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:A

Atomic mass of \(\mathrm{Ga}-69\left(\mathrm{Ga}_{69}\right)=69\)
Atomic mass of Ga-71 \(\left(\mathrm{Ga}_{71}\right)=71\)
Average atomic mass \(\left(\mathrm{A}_{\text {avg }}\right)=69.72\)

\[
\mathrm{A}_{\mathrm{avg}}=\left(\frac{x}{100} \times \mathrm{A}_{69}\right)+\left(\frac{(100-x)}{100} \times \mathrm{A}_{71}\right)
\]

\[
\begin{aligned}
& 69.72=\left(\frac{x}{100} \times 69\right)+\left(\frac{(100-x)}{100} \times 71\right) \\
& 69.72=0.69 x+0.71(100-x) \\
& 69.72=0.69 x+71-0.71 x \\
& 69.72-71=-0.02 x \\
& -1.28=-0.02 x \\
& x=\frac{-1.28}{-0.02} \\
& x=64
\end{aligned}
\]

Thus, the relative abundance of Ga- 71 is indeed \(100-x=36 \%\), which corresponds to option A.

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