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Unit 1: The Language of Chemistry, Structure and Physical Chemistry

Quick questions on Simpler equilibria and acid-base reactions - WJEC A-Level Chemistry

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What are conjugate acid-base pairs?
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In the Bronsted-Lowry model, every acid has a conjugate base formed when it loses a proton, and every base has a conjugate acid formed when it gains one. In the reaction HCl+H2OH3O++Cl\text{HCl} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightleftharpoons \text{H}_3\text{O}^+ + \text{Cl}^-, HCl\text{HCl} and Cl\text{Cl}^- are one conjugate pair and H2O\text{H}_2\text{O} and H3O+\text{H}_3\text{O}^+ are the other. Identifying these pairs makes clear that an acid-base reaction is simply a proton transfer, and that water can act as either an acid or a base depending on its partner.
What is the Haber process?
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Ammonia synthesis is run at a compromise of about 450450 degrees C and 200200 atm: high pressure favours the product side (fewer gas moles), while moderate temperature balances yield against rate, a direct application of Le Chatelier. Titration in the lab. The titration calculation above is the workhorse of standardising solutions and analysing unknown concentrations throughout the course.
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Define a Bronsted-Lowry base. [1 mark]
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State the effect of increasing temperature on an exothermic equilibrium. [1 mark]
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Calculate the moles of hydrochloric acid in 20.020.0 cm3^3 of 0.1500.150 mol dm3^{-3} solution. [1 mark]
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Identify the conjugate base of the acid HCl\text{HCl}. [1 mark]
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Explain the difference between a strong acid and a concentrated acid. [1 mark]

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