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Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination

This document contains a chemistry exam from 2016 that assesses knowledge of acid-base equilibria. The exam contains multiple choice and free response questions. Question 2 asks students to (a) define an acid dissociation constant and weak acid, (b) use the acid dissociation constant expression to calculate the pH of a solution of carbonic acid, and (c) list the steps for a titration experiment to determine the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution of soda. The key and marking scheme provides the answers and point values for each part.

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Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination

This document contains a chemistry exam from 2016 that assesses knowledge of acid-base equilibria. The exam contains multiple choice and free response questions. Question 2 asks students to (a) define an acid dissociation constant and weak acid, (b) use the acid dissociation constant expression to calculate the pH of a solution of carbonic acid, and (c) list the steps for a titration experiment to determine the concentration of hydroxide ions in a solution of soda. The key and marking scheme provides the answers and point values for each part.

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Axs

C A R I B B E A N

E X A M I N A T I O N S

02112020/CAPE/KMS 2016

C O U N C I L

CARIBBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY
UNIT 1 PAPER 02
KEY AND MARK SCHEME
MAY/JUNE 2016

-202112020/CAPE/KMS 2016
CHEMISTRY
UNIT 1 PAPER 02
KEY AND MARK SCHEME
Question 2
Specific Objectives: 3.1 3.7 Acid/base equilibria
(a)

(i)

A weak acid is partially ionized/dissociated in solution


(1)

(ii)

Ka-the acid dissociation constant (1) is a measure of the


extent of dissociation or ionization of the acid in
solution. (1)
OR

KC
1

UK

XS

The equilibrium constant (1) for the ionization of an


acid (1) in solution.
(b)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

H2CO3(aq)
H+(aq) + HCO3-(aq) with reversible arrows and
state symbols (1)
Correct formulae (1)
[H+][HCO3-]
Ka =
MUST HAVE EVERYTHING CORRECT!
(1)
[H2CO3]
4.5 10-7 =

2
1

[H+][HCO3-]
[H2CO3]

4.5 10-7 mol dm-3 0.100 mol dm-3


= [H+]2

(1)

[H+]2 = 4.5 10-7 0.100


[H+]2 = 4.5 10-8
[H+]

-8

= 4.5 10
= 2.12 10-4

pH = -log [H+]
= -log 2.12 10-4
= 3.67

4
If calculation starts here(1)
then first step is implied,
4 marks.
(1)
OR
(1)

Steps:
(c)

Pipette 10 cm3 of the soda into a 100cm3 volumetric flask


and make up to the mark with distilled water.(0ptional)
Transfer, using a pipette, 20 cm3 of the diluted soda into a
conical flask.
Add phenolphthalein indicator.

4.

Titrate with standard NaOH solution until the faint pink


colour just appears.

5.

Record volume of NaOH.

6.

Repeat to obtain consistent results.

1.
2.
3.

All 6 steps in correct order 5 marks


5 steps in correct order 4 marks
4 steps in correct order 3 marks
3 steps in correct order 2 marks
2 steps in correct order 1 mark only
Total 15 marks

1
1

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