Cambridge International A Level Chemistry Answers to end-of-chapter questions

Answers to EOCQs
Chapter P2 c Use same concentration / moles per unit
volume  [1]
1 a i The rate of diffusion will decrease as the Mr and same volume added to Petri dish.  [1]
of the drug increases; [1] Measure calculated mass of dye powder
any sensible explanation, e.g. because on electric balance (measuring to
heavier molecules must move more slowly 2 decimal places) and make up to required
than lighter particles as their kinetic energy concentration in a volumetric flask. [1]
is the same at any given temperature. [1] Keep all Petri dishes at the same
temperature.[1]
ii Rate of diffusion (units of distance/time,
Measure the distance the dye has penetrated
e.g. mm per hour) up y-axis and Relative
the gelatin disc at regular time intervals. [1]
molecular mass Mr (no units – allow
Have replicate plates running at same time or
g mol–1) along x-axis;[1]
repeat experiments. [1]
any negative line on graph (curve or
straight line). [1] d Wear protective gloves and eye protection
when weighing dyes, and making and
b i relative molecular mass / Mr [1]
transferring solutions. [1]
ii rate of diffusion (or time to travel a certain Carry out experiment with all dishes in a
distance)[1] fume cupboard. [1]
e A suitable table drawn, showing dyes and
their relative molecular masses, time,
distance;[1]
repeats/replication and rate of diffusion; [1]
e.g.
Dye Relative molecular Time / min Distance dye travels / mm or cm Rate of
mass (or molecular or h diffusion / mm or
–1 Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Mean
mass in g mol ) cm per min or h
A 486
B 534
C 686
D 792
E 886
Total = 16

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