iGCSE Chemistry 0620 Extended - 3.3 The mole and the Avogadro constant- Exam Style Questions Paper 2- New Syllabus
Question
Calcium carbonate decomposes when heated strongly.
\(\mathrm{CaCO_3(s) \rightarrow CaO(s) + CO_2(g)}\)
How many gaseous molecules are produced when \(10.0\,\text{g}\) of calcium carbonate is completely decomposed?
A. \(1.00 \times 10^{22}\)
B. \(1.20 \times 10^{23}\)
C. \(6.02 \times 10^{22}\)
D. \(6.02 \times 10^{23}\)
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Moles of \(\mathrm{CaCO_3} = \frac{10.0}{100} = 0.10\,\text{mol}\).
From the equation, 1 mole of \(\mathrm{CaCO_3}\) produces 1 mole of \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) molecules.
Number of \(\mathrm{CO_2}\) molecules = \(0.10 \times 6.02 \times 10^{23} = 6.02 \times 10^{22}\).
✅ Answer: (C)
Question
The equation for the combustion of ethanol is shown.
\(\mathrm{C_2H_5OH + 3O_2 \rightarrow 2CO_2 + 3H_2O}\)
The relative molecular mass, \(M_r\) of ethanol is 46.
Which statement about the reaction is correct?
A. 4.6 g of ethanol produces 4.4 g of carbon dioxide.
B. 92 g of ethanol produces 88 g of carbon dioxide and 108 g of water.
C. 138 g of ethanol reacts with 32 g of oxygen.
D. 184 g of ethanol produces 216 g of water.
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Option D: 184g ethanol = \(184 / 46 = 4\) moles. From equation, 1 mole ethanol \(\rightarrow\) 3 moles water. 4 moles ethanol \(\rightarrow 12 \times 18 = 216\) g water.
✅ Answer: (D)
Question
How many atoms are present in 1.00 mol of argon?
A. \(2.06 \times 10^{23}\)
B. \(3.02 \times 10^{26}\)
C. \(6.02 \times 10^{23}\)
D. \(6.32 \times 10^{20}\)
▶️ Answer/Explanation
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Avogadro constant (\(N_A = 6.02 \times 10^{23}\)) defines the number of particles (atoms, molecules, or ions) in one mole of any substance. Argon is a monatomic gas, so 1.00 mol of argon contains \(6.02 \times 10^{23}\) atoms.
✅ \(6.02 \times 10^{23}\) atoms.
