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This document contains a 9-mark chemistry test on the topic of variable oxidation states. The test has 9 multiple choice questions about oxidation-reduction reactions and determining the percentage of iron in samples. Correct answers are provided in a mark scheme at the end.

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Variableoxidationstates Part 2

This document contains a 9-mark chemistry test on the topic of variable oxidation states. The test has 9 multiple choice questions about oxidation-reduction reactions and determining the percentage of iron in samples. Correct answers are provided in a mark scheme at the end.

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_______________________

Name:
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Variable oxidation states
Part 2 _______________________
Class:
_

_______________________
Date:
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Time: 9 minutes

Marks: 9 marks

Comments:

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Q1.
Which one of the following statements about the reaction below is false?

[Cu(H2O)6]2+ + EDTA4− [Cu(EDTA)]2- + 6H2O

A [Cu(EDTA)]2− is a more stable complex than [Cu(H2O)6]2+

B Both [Cu(H2O)6]2+ and [Cu(EDTA)]2− are octahedral complexes.

C There is an increase in entropy when the reaction occurs.

D There is a redox reaction.


(Total 1 mark)

Q2.
Which one of the following can act as an oxidising agent but not as a reducing agent?

A CH3CHO

B Fe2+

C I−

D MnO
(Total 1 mark)

Q3.
Aqueous C2O ions react with MnO ions in acidic solution according to the equation

5 C2O + 2MnO + 16H+ → 2Mn2+ + 10CO2 + 8H2O

Under the same conditions Fe2+ ions also react with MnO ions. How many moles of MnO
ions are required to react exactly with one mole of Fe(C2O4).2H2O?

A 0.4

B 0.6

C 2.5

D 7.5
(Total 1 mark)

Q4.
The percentage of iron in a sample of impure iron(II) sulphate crystals can be determined
by titrating solutions, made from separate weighed samples acidified with dilute sulphuric
acid, against a standard solution of potassium manganate(VII).

Which one of the following statements explains why dilute hydrochloric acid is unsuitable
for use in this titration?

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A HCl will oxidise Fe2+ to Fe3+

B Cl− will reduce Fe3+ to Fe2+

C Cl− will reduce MnO

D HCl is a strong acid


(Total 1 mark)

Q5.
The percentage of iron in a sample of impure iron(II) sulphate crystals can be determined
by titrating solutions, made from separate weighed samples acidified with dilute sulphuric
acid, against a standard solution of potassium manganate(VII).

Which one of the following would lead to an inaccurate result?

A transferring the weighed sample of iron(II) sulphate into a wet conical flask

B failing to measure accurately the volume of water used to dissolve each weighed
sample of iron(II) sulphate

C transferring the standard solution of potassium manganate(VII) from its original


container to the burette using a wet beaker

D failing to measure accurately the volume of dilute sulphuric acid added to the
mixture before titration
(Total 1 mark)

Q6.
The percentage of iron in a sample of impure iron(II) sulphate crystals can be determined
by titrating solutions, made from separate weighed samples acidified with dilute sulphuric
acid, against a standard solution of potassium manganate(VII).

Which one of the following would lead to the greatest error in the calculation of the
percentage of iron(II) in the sample?

A an error of 0.005 g made when weighing out a sample of mass 0.987 g

B an end-point error of 0.1 cm3 in 25.0 cm3

C an error of 5 cm3 when measuring out 25.0 cm3 of dilute sulphuric acid

D using the average of the titration values 25.4, 25.7 and 25.9 when the correct value
is 25.5 cm3

(Total 1 mark)

Q7.
In which one of the following reactions does the metal species undergo reduction?

A MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2

B [Cu(H2O)6]2++ 4Cl− → [CuCl4]2− + 6H2O

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C CrO + 2OH− → 2CrO + H 2O

D TiO2 + 2C + 2Cl2 → TiCl4 + 2CO


(Total 1 mark)

Q8.
When vanadium reacts with chlorine at 400°C, a brown compound is obtained. When an
aqueous solution containing 0.193 g of this compound was treated with aqueous silver
nitrate all the chlorine in the compound was precipitated as silver chloride. The mass of
silver chloride (AgCl) produced was 0.574 g. Which one of the following could be the
formula of the brown compound?

A VCl

B VCl2

C VCl3

D VCl4
(Total 1 mark)

Q9.
The oxidation of ethanedioate (oxalate) ions by manganate(VII) ions can be represented
by the half equations:

C2O (aq) → 2CO2(g) + 2e−

MnO (aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e− → Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)

What volume (in cm3) of 0.02 M KMnO4 is required to oxidise completely a solution
containing 0.02 mol of ethanedioate ions?

A 25

B 40

C 250

D 400
(Total 1 mark)

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Mark schemes

Q1.
D
[1]

Q2.
D
[1]

Q3.
B
[1]

Q4.
C
[1]

Q5.
C
[1]

Q6.
D
[1]

Q7.
A
[1]

Q8.
D
[1]

Q9.
D
[1]

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